CVE-2023-36867: Visual Studio Code GitHub Pull Requests and Issues Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2023
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Updated

Visual Studio Code GitHub Pull Requests and Issues Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
GitHub Pull Requests And Issues Visual Studio<0.66.2
Microsoft Visual Studio Code - GitHub Pull Requests and Issues Extension<0.66.2
0.66.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.66.2

Event History

Jul 11, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:03 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-36867 vulnerability?

CVE-2023-36867 is a Visual Studio Code GitHub Pull Requests and Issues Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-36867 vulnerability?

CVE-2023-36867 vulnerability has a severity level of high (7).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-36867 vulnerability?

The Visual Studio Code GitHub Pull Requests and Issues Extension version 0.66.2 and prior are affected by CVE-2023-36867 vulnerability.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-36867 vulnerability?

To fix CVE-2023-36867 vulnerability, update the Visual Studio Code GitHub Pull Requests and Issues Extension to a version higher than 0.66.2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36867 vulnerability?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-36867 vulnerability at the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website.

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