CVE-2026-45497

Microsoft M365 Copilot Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 4, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft Copilot allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in a command, leading to command injection in Microsoft 365 Copilot. An attacker with authorized access can invoke arbitrary system commands over a network, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected environment.

Affected Systems

Microsoft 365 Copilot is affected. No specific version information is disclosed, so all current releases should be checked for the presence of the fix.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 7.7, representing a high severity. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. An attacker requires authorized, authenticated access to a Copilot session, and the exploitation path involves providing specially crafted input that the system fails to sanitize, enabling remote code execution.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Microsoft update for Microsoft 365 Copilot that includes the fix for CVE-2026-45497
  • Restrict user permissions to prevent execution of arbitrary commands through Copilot
  • Monitor logs and activity for unexpected command execution or abnormal behavior

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 4, 2026 at 23:53 UTC.

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft copilot
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:copilot:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft copilot
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft Copilot allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Title Microsoft M365 Copilot Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Weaknesses CWE-77
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_copilot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Copilot
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-77

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

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
microsoft
Published
Updated
Nov 10, 2026, 11:25 PM
Reserved
May 12, 2026, 4:07 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 4, 2026, 11:17 PM
Modified
Jul 23, 2026, 7:10 AM