What is the severity of CVE-2021-28472?

CVE-2021-28472 is rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28472?

To mitigate CVE-2021-28472, update the Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension to version 0.29.0 or later.

What vulnerability does CVE-2021-28472 exploit?

CVE-2021-28472 exploits a remote code execution vulnerability within the Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-28472?

Users of the Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension prior to version 0.29.0 are affected by CVE-2021-28472.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-28472 if I cannot update?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-28472; updating the extension is the recommended action.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-28472

high

7.8

13/4/2021

19/11/2024

CVE-2021-28472: Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Apr 13 2021(Updated: )

Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Visual Studio Code	<0.29.0

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28472

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28472

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28472?
CVE-2021-28472 is rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28472?
To mitigate CVE-2021-28472, update the Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension to version 0.29.0 or later.
What vulnerability does CVE-2021-28472 exploit?
CVE-2021-28472 exploits a remote code execution vulnerability within the Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-28472?
Users of the Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension prior to version 0.29.0 are affected by CVE-2021-28472.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-28472 if I cannot update?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-28472; updating the extension is the recommended action.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28472?
CVE-2021-28472 is rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28472?
To mitigate CVE-2021-28472, update the Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension to version 0.29.0 or later.
What vulnerability does CVE-2021-28472 exploit?
CVE-2021-28472 exploits a remote code execution vulnerability within the Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-28472?
Users of the Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension prior to version 0.29.0 are affected by CVE-2021-28472.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-28472 if I cannot update?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-28472; updating the extension is the recommended action.