CVE-2023-36867

Summary

CVE-2023-36867 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting the GitHub Pull Requests and Issues extension for Visual Studio Code. An attacker could exploit this flaw by crafting a specially crafted GitHub webhook payload, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. This issue poses a significant risk for organizations using Visual Studio Code and GitHub, as it bypasses the standard authentication process, enabling unauthorized access and potential data theft or system compromise. Users are strongly encouraged to update the extension to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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