CVE-2026-45497: microsoft copilot Command Injection
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 04-06-2026Last modified 24-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-45497 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Command Injection vulnerability in microsoft copilot. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 48% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.61%
0%100%
Low · +0.16 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 04-06-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 24-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft Copilot allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.7–8.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.7HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:CDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.61%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
48%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.16 pp
From 0.45% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.61%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft2 products
1 vendor · 2 products