VDB-249354 · CVE-2020-17163 · GCVE-0-2020-17163

Microsoft Python Extension for Visual Studio Code 2020 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Python Extension for Visual Studio Code 2020. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2020-17163. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Microsoft Python Extension for Visual Studio Code 2020 (Programming Language Software). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Visual Studio Code Python Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The weakness was shared 12/29/2023. The advisory is available at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-17163 since 08/04/2020. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Python Extension for Visual Studio Code

Version

2020

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.8
CNA Vector (Microsoft Corporation): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/04/2020 🔍
12/29/2023 +1242 days 🔍
12/29/2023 +0 days 🔍
07/15/2025 +564 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-17163 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-17163
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-249354

Entryinfo

Created: 12/29/2023 20:47
Updated: 07/15/2025 21:23
Changes: 12/29/2023 20:47 (46), 07/15/2025 21:23 (16)
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