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CVE-2020-17159: Visual Studio Code Java Extension Pack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

• Severity: medium (CVSS 6.8 v2.0)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 3.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2020-12-10 · updated 2026-06-17

Description

Visual Studio Code Java Extension Pack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected products

• Microsoft Visual Studio Code Language Support for Java Extension: all versions

References

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-17159
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17159

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