CVE-2026-70335
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
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.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-08-11 17:19:11.153000
Last modified
2026-10-24 16:10:00.153000
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