CVE-2021-31414

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

The unofficial vscode-rpm-spec extension before 0.3.2 for Visual Studio Code allows remote code execution via a crafted workspace configuration.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 85.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 16, 2021

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

Advisory Details (2)

Auto-updated Jun 5, 2026

Upstream fix merged — awaiting tagged release. Sources: github_commit.

generic

Advisory #36 - RyotaK's Vuln DB

https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/36

github_commit

commit e19fb8e29cb4 (LaurentTreguier/vscode-rpm-spec)

Fix landed in LaurentTreguier/vscode-rpm-spec commit e19fb8e29cb4 — awaiting tagged release

https://github.com/LaurentTreguier/vscode-rpm-spec/commit/e19fb8e29cb48cadfd3238371e060d4ffd3384f9

Data Freshness Timeline

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2021-31414?

CVE-2021-31414 is a critical vulnerability published on April 16, 2021. The unofficial vscode-rpm-spec extension before 0.3.2 for Visual Studio Code allows remote code execution via a crafted workspace configuration.

When was CVE-2021-31414 disclosed?

CVE-2021-31414 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 16, 2021, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2021-31414 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-31414 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 85.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-31414?

CVE-2021-31414 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2021-31414?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2021-31414, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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