CVE-2022-30129
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published May 10, 2022
Updated: Jan 2, 2025
Summary
CVE-2022-30129 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Visual Studio Code. An attacker can exploit this issue by convincing a victim to open a specially crafted file, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, particularly in environments where users frequently open files from untrusted sources. Microsoft has released a patch to address this issue, and it is recommended that users install the update as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks.
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Affected Products
- Visual Studio Code
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft