CVE-2021-31214: Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 11, 2021
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Updated

Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Visual Studio Code<1.56.1

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31214

Event History

May 11, 2021
CVE Published
07:11 PM
Data Sourced
07:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31214?

CVE-2021-31214 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered critical.

2

What is the affected software in CVE-2021-31214?

The affected software in CVE-2021-31214 is Microsoft Visual Studio Code.

3

How does CVE-2021-31214 impact Microsoft Visual Studio Code?

CVE-2021-31214 allows for remote code execution in Microsoft Visual Studio Code.

4

What is the recommended version of Microsoft Visual Studio Code to fix CVE-2021-31214?

To fix CVE-2021-31214, it is recommended to update to version 1.56.2 or later.

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