7.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-53773
GitHub Copilot Command Injection Vulnerability
Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 12, 2025, 6:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 15, 2025, 5:01 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

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Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-53773 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft visual_studio_2022
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio to fix command injection vulnerabilities.
  • Update GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio.
  • Review and sanitize all user inputs.
  • Implement least privilege for operations.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2025-53773 has a 4 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-53773.

URL Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53773 Vendor Advisory
https://embracethered.com/blog/posts/2025/github-copilot-remote-code-execution-via-prompt-injection/ Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44883108 Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-53773 is associated with the following CWEs:

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

CVE-2025-53773

Updated: 3 weeks ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Aug. 13, 2025, 4:58 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

None

Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago
1 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : July 23, 2025, 11:54 a.m. This repo has been linked 88 different CVEs too.

None

Python

Updated: 3 weeks ago
1 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : June 10, 2025, 10:55 a.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

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security cve exploit poc vulnerability

Updated: 2 days, 6 hours ago
7238 stars 1202 fork 1202 watcher
Born at : Dec. 8, 2019, 1:03 p.m. This repo has been linked 800 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2025-53773 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • CybersecurityNews
GitHub Copilot RCE Vulnerability via Prompt Injection Leads to Full System Compromise

A critical security vulnerability in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code has been discovered that allows attackers to achieve remote code execution through prompt injection attacks, potentially lead ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 14, 2025 (2 weeks, 6 days ago)
  • BleepingComputer
Microsoft August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes one zero-day, 107 flaws

Today is Microsoft's August 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 107 flaws, including one publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Windows Kerberos.This Patch Tuesday also fixes ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 12, 2025 (3 weeks, 1 day ago)
  • CybersecurityNews
Microsoft Patch Tuesday August 2025 Released – 107 Vulnerabilities Fixed Including 36 RCE

Microsoft released its August Patch Tuesday security updates, addressing a total of 107 vulnerabilities across its product ecosystem. The update includes fixes for 90 vulnerabilities, classified as fo ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 12, 2025 (3 weeks, 1 day ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-53773 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 15, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 17.14.0 up to (excluding) 17.14.12
    Added Reference Type Microsoft Corporation: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53773 Types: Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44883108 Types: Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: https://embracethered.com/blog/posts/2025/github-copilot-remote-code-execution-via-prompt-injection/ Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Aug. 13, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://embracethered.com/blog/posts/2025/github-copilot-remote-code-execution-via-prompt-injection/
    Added Reference https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44883108
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Aug. 12, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-77
    Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53773
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.8
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