CVE-2026-21516
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Github Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Analysis
GitHub Copilot is vulnerable to command injection attacks that enable remote code execution without requiring authentication or user interaction beyond a click. An attacker can exploit this network-accessible vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. …
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Remediation
Within 24 hours: Audit all GitHub Copilot usage across the organization and identify critical projects where it is actively used. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict Copilot's outbound communication and enforce code review processes for all AI-generated code. …
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