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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2026-50510

Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Github Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Vulnerability Description

Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Github Copilot 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
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftGithub Copilot< 1.13.0-251

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-641

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-50510?

CVE-2026-50510 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Github Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-50510?

CVE-2026-50510 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-2026-50510?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Github Copilot.