CVE-2021-26437: Visual Studio Code Spoofing Vulnerability
Published Sep 15, 2021
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Visual Studio Code Spoofing Vulnerability
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Remediation
Event History
Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
11:23 AM
Data Sourced
11:23 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2021-26437?
CVE-2021-26437 is a spoofing vulnerability affecting Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
2
How does CVE-2021-26437 affect me?
CVE-2021-26437 allows an attacker to spoof the Visual Studio Code application, potentially leading to social engineering attacks or tricking users into executing malicious code.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2021-26437?
CVE-2021-26437 has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 3.3.
4
How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2021-26437?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2021-26437, it is recommended to update Visual Studio Code to the latest version and avoid downloading Visual Studio Code from untrusted sources.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-26437?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-26437 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page for this vulnerability.