How severe is CVE-2021-31414?

CVE-2021-31414 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-31414 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-31414?

CVE-2021-31414 affects Rpm Spec Project Rpm Spec. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31414?

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

When was CVE-2021-31414 published?

CVE-2021-31414 was published on 2021-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-31414

CVE-2021-31414 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rpm Spec Project Rpm Spec with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rpm Spec Project Rpm Spec
Published: 2021-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-31414?: The unofficial vscode-rpm-spec extension before 0.3.2 for Visual Studio Code allows remote code execution via a crafted workspace configuration.
How severe is CVE-2021-31414?: CVE-2021-31414 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-31414 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-31414?: CVE-2021-31414 affects Rpm Spec Project Rpm Spec. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31414?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-31414 published?: CVE-2021-31414 was published on 2021-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rpm_spec_project:rpm_spec:*:*:*:*:*:visual_studio_code:*:*