CVE-2026-41109

  1. OpenCVE
  2. Vulnerabilities (CVE)
  3. CVE-2026-41109
Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

8.8 /10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41109 Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
History

15 May 2026, 15:27

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References () https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41109 - () https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41109 - Vendor Advisory
First Time Microsoft
Microsoft visual Studio Code
CPE cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

12 May 2026, 18:17

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New CVE
Information

Published : 2026-05-12 18:17

Updated : 2026-05-15 15:27

NVD link : CVE-2026-41109

Mitre link : CVE-2026-41109

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-41109

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Products Affected

microsoft

  • visual_studio_code
CWE
CWE-74

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')