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 locally.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 | >= 17.14.0, < 17.14.12 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53773Vendor Advisory
- https://embracethered.com/blog/posts/2025/github-copilot-remote-code-execution-via-prompt-injection/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44883108Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 12, 2025
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed