Microsoft Security Update Guide · Copilot
Microsoft Copilot Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published · updated 25 aug 2026
What does this mean?
- Information Disclosure. An attacker can see information that is not meant for them.
- It can be exploited over the network (including from the internet if the service is reachable there), without an account and if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file.
- CVSS 8.8 out of 10: high. Microsoft rates it Critical.
- What should you do? Nothing: Microsoft fixed this in the cloud service. There is no update to install.
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
What kind of flaw is this?
- CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Input ends up unfiltered in a command, so an attacker can run their own commands (command injection).
Key facts
Released
18 aug 2026
Last revised
25 aug 2026 (v1.1)
Impact
Information Disclosure
Max severity
Critical
Weakness
CVSS 3.1
8.8 / 7.7 (base / temporal)
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CPublicly disclosed
No
Exploited
No
Exploitability assessment
N/A
Customer action required
No, fixed by Microsoft
Links
CVSS metrics
| Base score metrics | |
|---|---|
| Attack Vector | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low |
| Privileges Required | None |
| User Interaction | Required |
| Scope | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High |
| Integrity | High |
| Availability | High |
| Temporal score metrics | |
| Exploit Code Maturity | Unproven |
| Remediation Level | Official Fix |
| Report Confidence | Confirmed |
Affected products and updates
| Product | Update | Build |
|---|---|---|
| Copilot Web | — | — |
FAQ
- Why are there no links to an update or instructions with steps that must be taken to protect from this vulnerability?
- This vulnerability has already been fully mitigated by Microsoft. There is no action for users of this service to take. The purpose of this CVE is to provide further transparency. Please see Toward greater transparency: Unveiling Cloud Service CVEs for more information.
Revisions
| Version | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 25 aug 2026 | Acknowledgement Updated |
| 1 | 18 aug 2026 | Information published. |
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