RCE in Microsoft Copilot

CVE-2026-24301

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

Published · last modified .

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.041 (90.4th percentile), scored .

Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 90th percentile — 90.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2026-24301: rose from 0.022 to 0.041.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.022 · newest: 0.041 · change: +0.019

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24301?
CVE-2026-24301 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-08-18.
How severe is CVE-2026-24301?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2026-24301 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.