What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-28953?

CVE-2021-28953 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-28953?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-28953. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

C C Advanced Lint CVE-2021-28953

HIGH

Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)

2021-03-21 cve@mitre.org

RCE C C Advanced Lint

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 21, 2021 - 05:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

The unofficial C/C++ Advanced Lint extension before 1.9.0 for Visual Studio Code allows attackers to execute arbitrary binaries if the user opens a crafted repository.

AnalysisAI

The unofficial C/C++ Advanced Lint extension before 1.9.0 for Visual Studio Code allows attackers to execute arbitrary binaries if the user opens a crafted repository. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-427. The unofficial C/C++ Advanced Lint extension before 1.9.0 for Visual Studio Code allows attackers to execute arbitrary binaries if the user opens a crafted repository. Affected products include: C\/C\+\+ Advanced Lint Project C\/C\+\+ Advanced Lint. Version information: before 1.9.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.