RCE in Microsoft 365 Copilot
CVE-2026-45497
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft Copilot allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-45497?
- CVE-2026-45497 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2026-06-04.
- How severe is CVE-2026-45497?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.