CVE-2024-43488: Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

8.8 CVSS

Description

Missing authentication for critical function in Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform remote code execution through network attack vector.

Classification

CVE ID: CVE-2024-43488

CVSS Base Severity: HIGH

CVSS Base Score: 8.8

Affected Products

Vendor: Microsoft

Product: Visual Studio Code

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

EPSS Score: 0.1% (probability of being exploited)

EPSS Percentile: 43.01% (scored less or equal to compared to others)

EPSS Date: 2025-02-03 (when was this score calculated)

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43488

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