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CVE-2026-21256 Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual…
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 17.14 | 17.14.0 → < 17.14.26 | 17.14.26 |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 18.3 18.3 | earliest → < 18.3.0 | 18.3.0 |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 version 18.3 18.3 | earliest → < 18.3.0 | 18.3.0 |
References
- GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
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