A flaw was found in the vscode-java extension, which provides Java language support for Visual Studio Code. The extension incorrectly trusts all Markdown content in JavaDoc hovers, allowing a malicious Java file to include hidden commands. If a user clicks a specially crafted link within a JavaDoc hover popup, an attacker can execute arbitrary VS Code commands, which can lead to full system compromise in trusted workspaces.

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To mitigate this issue, users should avoid opening or interacting with untrusted Java projects or files within Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces. Exercise caution and refrain from clicking on unfamiliar links presented in JavaDoc hover popups, particularly when working with code from unverified sources. Disabling the `vscode-java` extension when not actively engaged in Java development can further reduce exposure, though this will impact Java-related functionality.

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Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000

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Description A flaw was found in the vscode-java extension, which provides Java language support for Visual Studio Code. The extension incorrectly trusts all Markdown content in JavaDoc hovers, allowing a malicious Java file to include hidden commands. If a user clicks a specially crafted link within a JavaDoc hover popup, an attacker can execute arbitrary VS Code commands, which can lead to full system compromise in trusted workspaces.
Title Vscode-java: vscode: command injection vulnerability in the javadoc hover provider of the vscode-java extension
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat openshift Devspaces
Weaknesses CWE-88
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:openshift_devspaces:3
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat openshift Devspaces
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: redhat

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-29T12:38:26.696Z

Reserved: 2026-06-22T06:09:52.759Z

Link: CVE-2026-12856

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Updated: 2026-06-29T14:30:18Z

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