Back to search
CVE-2020-17163
Published: Dec 29, 2023
Modified: Sep 5, 2025
PUBLISHED
CVSS v3.1
7.8
HIGH
Description
Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft | Python extension for Visual Studio Code | affected 2020 - < publication |
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
References
Security Training
Train your team to recognize and prevent security threats with our comprehensive security awareness program.
Start TrainingVulnerability Scanning
Discover vulnerabilities in your applications and infrastructure before attackers do.
Scan Now