CVE-2026-22718
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Command Injection in VSCode Spring CLI Extension Enables Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-01-14

Last updated on: 2026-01-14

Assigner: VMware

Description
The VSCode extension for Spring CLI are vulnerable to command injection, resulting in command execution on the users machine.
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Published
2026-01-14
Last Modified
2026-01-14
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-22718
EUVD
EUVD-2026-2553
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Vendor Product Version / Range
vmware spring_cli to 0.9.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on your machine, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data compromise, or system manipulation. It poses high risks to confidentiality and integrity of your system, although the availability impact is low. [1]

Mitigation Strategies

The recommended immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to remove the vulnerable VSCode extension for Spring CLI from your development environment, especially if it is version 0.9.0 or older. [1]

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a command injection flaw in the VSCode extension for Spring CLI (versions 0.9.0 and older). It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the user's machine through the compromised extension. The extension is no longer supported and reached end-of-life on May 14, 2025. [1]

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