Vulnerability Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2022 | >= 17.14.0, < 17.14.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53773Vendor Advisory
- https://embracethered.com/blog/posts/2025/github-copilot-remote-code-execution-vExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44883108Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-53773?
CVE-2025-53773 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-53773?
CVE-2025-53773 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-53773?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Visual Studio 2022.