CVE-2025-53773
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BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-12
Last updated on: 2025-08-15
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | visual_studio_2022 | From 17.14.0 (inc) to 17.14.12 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-77 | The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a command injection flaw in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio where special elements in commands are not properly neutralized. This allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code locally, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized access, data modification, and disruption of services.
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