PT-2021-17916 · Unknown+1 · Unofficial Swiftlint Extension For Visual Studio Code+1

Ryotak · Published 2021-03-18 · Updated 2021-04-22 · CVE-2021-28790

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Unofficial SwiftLint extension for Visual Studio Code versions prior to 1.4.5

Description: The issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by constructing a malicious workspace with a crafted swiftlint.path configuration value that triggers execution upon opening the workspace.

Recommendations: For versions prior to 1.4.5, update to version 1.4.5 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the swiftlint.path configuration value to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-28790

Affected Products

Unofficial Swiftlint Extension For Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28790 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-28790 · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/vknabel/vscode-swiftlint/releases/tag/1.4.5 · Note
• https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/12 · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/25124 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/12625 · Telegram Post