CVE-2026-24301: Microsoft Copilot Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Improper neutralization of special elements in a command allows an unauthorized attacker to inject commands and disclose information.
- Who is affected
- Users of Microsoft Copilot exposed to untrusted input.
- Urgency
- High severity with CVSS 8.8; command injection enabling unauthorized information disclosure demands rapid patching.
- Action
- Apply Microsoft security updates for CVE-2026-24301; disable or restrict Copilot access until patched if possible.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-24301
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Moderate exploitation riskCVE-2026-243011.6% 30-day exploitation probability. Patch within normal cadence, watch for KEV listing. Riskier than 74% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-24301 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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Recent advisories for Microsoft Copilot Information
A cluster of recent advisories against the same product widens the attack surface — attackers routinely chain freshly published CVEs on one product, so review these together.
- highCVE-2026-69855: Server-side request forgery (ssrf) in Microsoft Copilot in Azure allows an authorized attacker…nvd · 2026-08-20
- high[NEW] [high] Microsoft 365 Copilot: Vulnerability Enables Information Disclosurecert-bund · 2026-08-19
- highCVE-2026-24301: Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microso…nvd · 2026-08-18
- highCVE-2026-69855: Microsoft Copilot in Azure Information Disclosure Vulnerabilitymsrc · 2026-08-11
- mediumCVE-2026-47644: Copilot Chat (Microsoft Edge) Information Disclosure Vulnerabilitymsrc · 2026-06-09
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