Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2021-28472?

Affected: Vscode-Maven (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2021-28472 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2021-28472 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2021-28472?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-28472?

Fixed versions are available, including Vscode-Maven 0.29.0, Vscode-Maven publication.

How urgently should CVE-2021-28472 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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Vulnerability Intelligence

CVE-2021-28472

High

Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2021 · Updated Aug 7, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2021-28472 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Vscode-Maven (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Vscode-Maven 0.29.0, Vscode-Maven publication.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

7.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

62%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Vscode-MavenMicrosoft	See advisory	0.29.0

Patched Releases

Vscode-Maven

0.29.0, publication

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Apr 13, 2021
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026

References

patchhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28472

FAQ

Common Questions.

Visual Studio Code Maven for Java Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected: Vscode-Maven (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Vscode-Maven 0.29.0, Vscode-Maven publication.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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