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Command injection RCE in GitHub Copilot for JetBrains

IdentifiersCVE-2026-21516CWE-77· Improper Neutralization of Special…

Information currently not available in the provided content to describe the vulnerable function/flow beyond: CVE-2026-21516 is an improper neutralization of special elements used in a command (command injection) in GitHub Copilot for JetBrains that could allow an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. CVSS v3.1: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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Microsoft CorporationGihub Copilot Plugin For Jetbrains Idesapplication
Microsoft CorporationGithub Copilotapplication

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