CVE-2026-21516
HIGHGitHub Copilot < 1.5.63 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
Title source: llmDescription
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Github Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
patch
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-21516
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0003
EPSS Percentile
9.0%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-77
Status
published
Products (2)
Microsoft/GitHub Copilot Plugin for JetBrains IDEs
1.0.0 - 1.5.63
microsoft/github_copilot
< 1.5.63-243
Published
Feb 10, 2026
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026