CVE-2020-17159 HIGH

CVE-2020-17159: Visual Studio Code Java Extension Pack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Visual Studio Code Language Support for Java Extension
Published December 9, 2020
Last update June 9, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS 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

What the vulnerability does

Description

Visual Studio Code Java Extension Pack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Key dates

Disclosure timeline

December 9, 2020 CVE published
June 9, 2026 Record updated