How severe is CVE-2021-28472?

CVE-2021-28472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-28472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 63% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-28472?

CVE-2021-28472 affects Microsoft Vscode-maven. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28472?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-28472 published?

CVE-2021-28472 was published on 2021-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-28472

CVE-2021-28472 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Vscode-maven with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 63% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 63% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Vscode-maven
Published: 2021-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28472?: Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-28472?: CVE-2021-28472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-28472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 63% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-28472?: CVE-2021-28472 affects Microsoft Vscode-maven. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-28472 published?: CVE-2021-28472 was published on 2021-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28472

Affected products (1)

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