CVE-2024-43488: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Microsoft Visual Studio Code
CVE-2024-43488 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino caused by missing authentication for a critical function. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely execute code via a network attack vector. An official fix is available to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-306) in the Visual Studio Code Arduino extension arises from missing authentication on a critical function, enabling remote code execution without prior authentication. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise, data loss, or service disruption. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users should apply the patch promptly to mitigate the risk of remote code execution. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official update.
CVE-2024-43488: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Description
CVE-2024-43488 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Visual Studio Code extension for Arduino caused by missing authentication for a critical function. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely execute code via a network attack vector. An official fix is available to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-306) in the Visual Studio Code Arduino extension arises from missing authentication on a critical function, enabling remote code execution without prior authentication. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise, data loss, or service disruption. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users should apply the patch promptly to mitigate the risk of remote code execution. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.520Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867118dd33fbd85722d1d
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:18:41 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:18:58 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:24:54 UTC
Views: 53
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