CVE-2026-21521

High

Description

Improper neutralization of escape, meta, or control sequences in Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.4
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft 365 Word Copilot
PublishedJan 22, 2026
First seenJan 22, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-150CWE-150

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft 365_word_copilotNo range specified—

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