CVE-2026-70335

Published Aug 11, 2026

Last updated 4 days ago

Overview

Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Source
secure@microsoft.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
visual_studio_code

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
7.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-78

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.