CVE-2026-50510: Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Github Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

highCVSS 7.8CVE-2026-50510

Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Github Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Details

Source: NVD Recent CVEs (US · database · site)
Severity: high — CVSS 7.8
Published: 2026-07-14
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50510

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.

Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-505100.23% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 14% of all scored CVEs.

Referenced CVEs

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-50510	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

Same CVEs, other sources

How other CERTs, PSIRTs and databases cover the vulnerabilities in this advisory.

unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft products (July 15, 2026)cert-fr-avis
highCVE-2026-50510: GitHub Copilot Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilitymsrc

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