Description
Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Github Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Affected products
microsoft: github copilot
References1
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50510 Vendor AdvisoryProduct
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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7.8
HIGH
Score source: NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 30 · as of 15 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-641
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