CVE-2026-22718: Spring CLI VSCode Extension · OS Command Injection
Affects Spring CLI VSCode ExtensionSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.8 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 47% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SpringCLI VSCode Extension | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Immediate mitigation should focus on restricting the use of the vulnerable Spring CLI VSCode extension version 0.9.0 and older. Organizations should monitor for vendor patches and apply updates promptly once available. Until a patch is released, developers should avoid opening untrusted projects or inputs that could trigger command injection. Implement strict input validation and sanitization within development workflows to prevent malicious inputs. Employ endpoint protection solutions that can detect anomalous command executions. Use sandboxing or containerization for development environments to limit the impact of potential exploits. Educate developers about the risks of installing unverified extensions and encourage the use of trusted sources. Regularly audit installed extensions and remove those that are outdated or unsupported. Finally, implement strict access controls and monitoring on developer machines to detect and respond to suspicious activities quickly.
Description
The VSCode extension for Spring CLI are vulnerable to command injection, resulting in command execution on the users machine.