CVE-2021-21420: Vulnerability in Stripe for Visual Studio Code < 1.7.3
vscode-stripe is an extension for Visual Studio Code. A vulnerability in Stripe for Visual Studio Code extension exists when it loads an untrusted source-code repository containing malicious settings. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The update addresses the vulnerability by modifying the way the extension validates its settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21420?
CVE-2021-21420 has a high severity rating due to the possibility of arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21420?
To fix CVE-2021-21420, update the Stripe extension for Visual Studio Code to version 1.7.3 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2021-21420?
CVE-2021-21420 affects all versions of the Stripe extension for Visual Studio Code up to version 1.7.3.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2021-21420?
By exploiting CVE-2021-21420, an attacker can run arbitrary code on the user's machine.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-21420 if I cannot update immediately?
As a temporary workaround for CVE-2021-21420, avoid loading untrusted source code repositories while using the Stripe extension.