CVE-2023-24893
CVE-2023-24893 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio Code with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio Code
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-24893?
- Visual Studio Code Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2023-24893?
- CVE-2023-24893 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-2023-24893 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-24893?
- CVE-2023-24893 affects Microsoft Visual Studio Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-24893?
- 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-2023-24893 published?
- CVE-2023-24893 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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