Aug 2026: GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2026-70335 Published on August 11, 2026
GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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.
Weakness Type
What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-70335 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-70335
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Visual Studio Code:- Version 1.0.0 and below 1.132.1 is affected.