Vulnerability Description
The unofficial SwiftFormat extension before 1.3.7 for Visual Studio Code allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by constructing a malicious workspace with a crafted swiftformat.path configuration value that triggers execution upon opening the workspace.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Swiftformat Project | Swiftformat | < 1.3.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/vknabel/vscode-swiftformat/releases/tag/1.3.7Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/13Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vknabel/vscode-swiftformat/releases/tag/1.3.7Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/13Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-28791?
CVE-2021-28791 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The unofficial SwiftFormat extension before 1.3.7 for Visual Studio Code allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by constructing a malicious workspace with a crafted swiftformat.path configu...
How severe is CVE-2021-28791?
CVE-2021-28791 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-28791?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Swiftformat Project Swiftformat.