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: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability is a command injection flaw caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in a command within Microsoft Copilot Web. An attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands and disclose information over a network, leading to a breach of confidentiality. The weakness 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. No EPSS score is available, and it is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, so the current exploitation likelihood is uncertain, but the potential impact remains significant. The probable attack vector is a network‑based attacker sending crafted input to the Copilot Web interface, enabling unauthorized information disclosure. The vulnerability could be exploited by users or third parties who gain access to the Copilot service. The lack of an EPSS score suggests that the exploitation rate is not yet known, but the high severity warrants prompt attention.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 14:30 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Microsoft Copilot Web update that includes 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 execution patterns

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 14:30 UTC.

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History

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 Web
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-18T17:21:58.957Z

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 : Received

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

Modified: 2026-08-18T15:16:51.903

Link: CVE-2026-24301

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-18T14:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-77

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