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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-70335

GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 7.8 / 10 1 CVE Published Aug 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC
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Summary

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.

Products covered

  • Visual Studio Code

Remediation

Release Notes

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 1.132.1

CVEs in this advisory 1

CVE-2026-70335
Update history

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    • Added fixed versions: 1.132.1.
    • Removed fixed versions: 1.135.
    • Added fixed versions: 1.135.
    • Removed fixed versions: 2026.3.1.
    • The vendor changed its remediation guidance.
    • Added fixed versions: 2026.3.1.
    • Removed fixed versions: 1.132.1.
    • The vendor changed its remediation guidance.
    • The vendor changed the advisory's last-updated date.
    • The vendor changed its remediation guidance.

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