What is CVE-2026-70335?

CVE-2026-70335 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with High severity. GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-70335 cover?

CVE-2026-70335 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-70335. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

What is the CVSS v3 score of CVE-2026-70335?

CVE-2026-70335 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8, published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-70335?

CVE-2026-70335 affects 1 product, including: Visual Studio Code.

CVE-2026-70335HighCVSS 7.8

GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

August 14, 2026

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 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.

🎯 Affected products1

Visual Studio Code

✅ Remediation

KBRelease Notes (Security Update) — fixed build 1.132.1

🔗 References (3)

advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-70335
patchhttps://code.visualstudio.com/Download
referencehttps://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_132