SB2026071764 - Remote code execution in Microsoft GitHub Copilot
Published: July 17, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026071764
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper Restriction of Names for Files and Other Resources (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-50510)
CWE-ID: CWE-641 - Improper Restriction of Names for Files and Other Resources
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Github Copilot. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.