Vulnerability Description
The unofficial ShellCheck extension before 0.13.4 for Visual Studio Code mishandles shellcheck.executablePath.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Shellcheck Project | Shellcheck | < 0.13.4 |
References
- https://github.com/timonwong/vscode-shellcheck/pull/181PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/timonwong/vscode-shellcheck/releases/tag/v0.13.4Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/10Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/timonwong/vscode-shellcheck/pull/181PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/timonwong/vscode-shellcheck/releases/tag/v0.13.4Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/10Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-28794?
CVE-2021-28794 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The unofficial ShellCheck extension before 0.13.4 for Visual Studio Code mishandles shellcheck.executablePath.
How severe is CVE-2021-28794?
CVE-2021-28794 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-28794?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Shellcheck Project Shellcheck.