Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Published: 2026-08-18
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: 2.2% Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in a command within Microsoft Copilot Web, a weakness that can be exploited via command injection. An attacker who can supply crafted input may cause the application to expose sensitive information over the network, thereby breaching confidentiality. The flaw aligns with CWE‑77, indicating a classic command injection issue.

Affected Systems

Microsoft Copilot Web is the affected product. No specific version numbers are listed in the data, so all deployments of Copilot Web that have not yet applied a vendor‑supplied fix could be vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 classifies this flaw as high severity. The EPSS score of 1.63% indicates a low, but non‑zero exploitation probability, and it is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, so the potential impact remains significant. The likely attack vector is an attacker sending crafted input to the Copilot Web interface over a network, enabling unauthorized disclosure of information. The exploitation requires remote access to provide malicious input, but the high severity warrants prompt attention.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 21, 2026 at 18:26 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Microsoft Copilot Web update that incorporates the command injection fix
  • If an update is not yet available, temporarily disable or block access to the Copilot Web service until the patch is applied
  • Implement network segmentation or closely monitor outgoing traffic from Copilot Web for anomalous command behavior

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 21, 2026 at 18:26 UTC.

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History

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft copilot
Vendors & Products Microsoft copilot

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Title Microsoft Copilot Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft copilot Web
Weaknesses CWE-77
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:copilot_web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft copilot Web
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Copilot Copilot Web
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-03T21:24:22.937Z

Reserved: 2026-01-21T21:28:02.969Z

Link: CVE-2026-24301

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-18T14:20:27.432Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-08-18T14:17:01.897

Modified: 2026-08-20T12:33:08.793

Link: CVE-2026-24301

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-21T21:18:59Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-77

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')