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CVE-2026-21516Disclosure(microsoft / github_copilot)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Github Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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0.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Vendor / third-party advisories
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-77

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

NONE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • github_copilot

Threat summary

  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • Disclosure: 2 classified signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-02-10); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
microsoft
Products
github_copilot

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-02-10: 1Mentions · 2026-03-02: 1Technical Details · 2026-02-10: 102-1003-02
Signal classification1 categories
Disclosure
2100.0%
Referenced assets2 URLs
Full discourse2 posts
  • Aakash Rahsi@rahsi_aaka
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-21516 | GitHub Copilot for Jetbrains Remote Code Execution Vulnerability https://www.aakashrahsi.online/post/cve-2026-21516 https://t.co/fONiHw93ye

    Post summary

    The tweet announces CVE-2026-21516, a remote code execution vulnerability in GitHub Copilot for Jetbrains, but offers no further technical details or evidence of exploitation.

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  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-21516 Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Github Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-21516

    Post summary

    The statement outlines CVE‑2026‑21516 as a command injection flaw in GitHub Copilot that could enable remote code execution.

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CPE platform detail1 entries

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PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
Appmicrosoftgithub_copilot-jetbrains-

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