PT-2021-2504 · Microsoft · Visual Studio Code Python Extension

Published 2021-03-16 · Updated 2025-07-15 · CVE-2020-17163

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.0

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Visual Studio Code Python Extension (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to incorrect code generation management in the Microsoft Visual Studio Code Python Extension. Exploitation of this issue may allow a remote attacker to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Code Injection

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-01880

CVE-2020-17163

Affected Products

Visual Studio Code Python Extension

References · 8

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-17163 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17163 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-17163 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-01880 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/66442 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/129068 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/65755 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/74001 · Telegram Post