Name: CVE-2026-70335: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2026-70335, CWE-78, CVSS 7.8, EPSS 0.00462

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.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Microsoft Vs_code	—	Update Microsoft Visual Studio Code to the latest version	Aug 11, 2026	Aug 11, 2026

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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