CVE-2026-28353 Details
Description
Trivy Vulnerability Scanner is a VS Code extension that helps find vulnerabilities. In Trivy VSCode Extension version 1.8.12, which was distributed via OpenVSX marketplace was compromised and contained malicious code designed to leverage local AI coding agent to collect and exfiltrate sensitive information. Users using the affected artifact are advised to immediately remove it and rotate environment secrets. The malicious artifact has been removed from the marketplace. No other affected artifacts have been identified.
A vulnerability has been identified in the Trivy Vulnerability Scanner VS Code extension, specifically in version 1.8.12, which was distributed through the OpenVSX marketplace. This version was compromised and included malicious code intended to exploit the local AI coding agent, allowing for the collection and exfiltration of sensitive information. Users of this affected version are recommended to remove it immediately and rotate their environment secrets. The malicious extension has been removed from the marketplace, and no other affected versions have been found.
Users are advised to remove the affected version of the Trivy VSCode Extension and rotate their environment secrets.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Mar 5, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/aquasecurity/trivy-vscode-extension/security/advisories/GHSA-8mr6-gf9x-j8qg | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-506 | Embedded Malicious Code | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Aquasecurity Trivy VSCode Extension | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 5, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |