Medium severity5.3NVD Advisory· Published Sep 8, 2026· Updated Sep 23, 2026
CVE-2026-81380
CVE-2026-81380
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:-:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_code:*:*:*:*:*:-:*:*range: <1.136.2
- (no CPE)
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-81380nvdVendor Advisory
News mentions
2- Patch Tuesday - September 2026Rapid7 Blog · Sep 8, 2026
- Massive Microsoft Patch Tuesday September 2026 – 973 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including 2 Zero-DaysCyber Security News · Sep 8, 2026