CVE-2025-64671: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Microsoft GitHub Copilot Plugin for JetBrains IDEs
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-64671) affects the GitHub Copilot Plugin for JetBrains IDEs version 1.0.0. It is classified as CWE-77, indicating improper neutralization of special elements in command inputs, leading to command injection. An attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the local system without requiring privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.4, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code locally, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full control over the affected environment where the vulnerable plugin is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users of GitHub Copilot Plugin for JetBrains IDEs version 1.0.0 should apply the official update from Microsoft immediately to remediate the command injection flaw. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2025-64671: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Microsoft GitHub Copilot Plugin for JetBrains IDEs
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-64671) affects the GitHub Copilot Plugin for JetBrains IDEs version 1.0.0. It is classified as CWE-77, indicating improper neutralization of special elements in command inputs, leading to command injection. An attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the local system without requiring privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.4, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code locally, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full control over the affected environment where the vulnerable plugin is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users of GitHub Copilot Plugin for JetBrains IDEs version 1.0.0 should apply the official update from Microsoft immediately to remediate the command injection flaw. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-06T23:40:37.277Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693867eb74ebaa3babafb7ea
Added to database: 12/9/2025, 6:18:19 PM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 11:17:56 AM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 3:07:02 PM
Views: 245
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