CVE-2026-41109
High
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
PublishedMay 12, 2026
First seenMay 12, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-74Injection
How to fix
Update
- microsoft visual_studio_code1.119.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft visual_studio_code | v < 1.119.1 | 1.119.1 |
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