Description
Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected products
microsoft: python
References2
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-17163 PatchVendor Advisory
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-17163 PatchVendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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7.8
HIGH
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 1% percentile: 48 · as of 5 November 2026
Could this be exploited in your environment?
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