CVE-2026-21518
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 and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Analysis
GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code are vulnerable to command injection attacks that allow unauthenticated attackers to bypass security features over the network through improper neutralization of special command elements. The vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit and could enable attackers to execute arbitrary commands with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. …
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Remediation
Within 24 hours: Inventory all instances of GitHub Copilot and VS Code across the organization and disable Copilot features until mitigation is confirmed. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict Copilot's external communications, review logs for suspicious activity, and communicate interim guidance to development teams. …
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