CVE-2024-43488

Summary

CVE-2024-43488 is a critical vulnerability affecting the Arduino extension for Visual Studio Code. This issue stems from the absence of authentication for a crucial function within the extension, enabling unauthenticated attackers to execute remote code through network attacks. By exploiting this flaw, adversaries can potentially gain control over vulnerable systems, leading to serious security implications. Organizations and individuals using the Arduino extension for Visual Studio Code are strongly advised to apply the necessary patches as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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