CVE-2025-53773

HIGH EPSS 83.1%
Published Aug 12, 202510mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Aug 12, 2025 10mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.8
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
83.1% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-77 Command Injection Injection

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
microsoftvisual_studio_2022*≥17.14.0  –  <17.14.12

References 3

  • embracethered.com https://embracethered.com/blog/posts/2025/github-copilot-remote-code-execution-via-prompt-injection/
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • msrc.microsoft.com https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53773
    Vendor Advisory
  • news.ycombinator.com https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44883108
    Third Party Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.