Vulnerability · Published Nov 12, 2024 · Assigned by microsoft

CVE-2024-49050Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in Python extension for Visual Studio Code from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.3% (higher than 71% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.3%top 29.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Microsoft Python extension for Visual Studio Code 2020 – before 2024.18.2

Weakness: CWE-501 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

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