Microsoft Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
A high-severity security vulnerability (CWE-22) exists in the Microsoft Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Extension versions prior to 1. 123. 2. This vulnerability allows a security feature bypass, potentially enabling unauthorized actions related to path traversal or similar issues. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability affects versions before 1. 123. 2, with 1. 123. 2 presumably being the fixed version.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-45482 is a security feature bypass vulnerability classified under CWE-22 affecting Microsoft Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Extension versions earlier than 1.123.2. The vulnerability likely involves improper handling of file paths or similar security controls, allowing bypass of intended restrictions. The vendor advisory from Microsoft Security Response Center does not provide a CVSS score or explicit patch information. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on user-side updates.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass security features in the affected extension, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of resources. The exact impact is not detailed, but CWE-22 typically relates to path traversal or directory traversal issues, which can compromise system integrity or confidentiality if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data. Users should update the Microsoft Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Extension to version 1.123.2 or later once available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance.
Microsoft Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Description
A high-severity security vulnerability (CWE-22) exists in the Microsoft Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Extension versions prior to 1. 123. 2. This vulnerability allows a security feature bypass, potentially enabling unauthorized actions related to path traversal or similar issues. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability affects versions before 1. 123. 2, with 1. 123. 2 presumably being the fixed version.
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-45482 is a security feature bypass vulnerability classified under CWE-22 affecting Microsoft Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Extension versions earlier than 1.123.2. The vulnerability likely involves improper handling of file paths or similar security controls, allowing bypass of intended restrictions. The vendor advisory from Microsoft Security Response Center does not provide a CVSS score or explicit patch information. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on user-side updates.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass security features in the affected extension, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of resources. The exact impact is not detailed, but CWE-22 typically relates to path traversal or directory traversal issues, which can compromise system integrity or confidentiality if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data. Users should update the Microsoft Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Extension to version 1.123.2 or later once available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-45482
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a29d5c30e53e738839c2804
Added to database: 6/10/2026, 9:23:15 PM
Last enriched: 6/10/2026, 9:24:53 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 10:39:22 PM
Views: 7
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