Microsoft Security Update Guide · Copilot
Microsoft M365 Copilot Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published
What does this mean?
- Remote Code Execution. An attacker can run their own code on the system remotely. This is the most serious type: it can lead to taking over the system.
- It can be exploited over the network (including from the internet if the service is reachable there), with an ordinary user account and without any user action.
- CVSS 7.7 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 authorized attacker to execute code 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
4 jun 2026
Impact
Remote Code Execution
Max severity
Critical
Weakness
CVSS 3.1
7.7 / 6.7 (base / temporal)
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L/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 | High |
| Privileges Required | Low |
| User Interaction | None |
| Scope | Changed |
| Confidentiality | High |
| Integrity | Low |
| Availability | Low |
| Temporal score metrics | |
| Exploit Code Maturity | Unproven |
| Remediation Level | Official Fix |
| Report Confidence | Confirmed |
Affected products and updates
| Product | Update | Build |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | — | — |
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 | 4 jun 2026 | Information published. |
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