Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 | 17.14.0 – < 17.14.26 | 17.14.26 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 version 18.3 | 18.3.0 – < 18.3.0 | 18.3.0 |
Advisories 3
- WID-SEC-2026-0367 Microsoft DeveloperTools (Visual Studio Code und .NET): Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 6, 2026
- MSRC-CVE-2026-21257 GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Microsoft Security Response Center · Mar 13, 2026
- NCSC-2026-0056 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Microsoft Developer Tools NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Feb 10, 2026
References
- GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory patch