CVE-2026-45482
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Path Traversal in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
Generated
2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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NVD
CVE-2026-45482
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35547
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microsoft visual_studio_code *
github copilot *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, also known as a 'path traversal' vulnerability, found in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code.

It allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally by exploiting the way the software handles file paths.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker to bypass security features on your local system.

Because the attacker can perform a path traversal, they may gain unauthorized access to restricted directories or files.

This can lead to a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data and system, as indicated by the CVSS score.

Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

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