PT-2026-40244 · Github+1 · Github Copilot+1

Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12 · CVE-2026-41109

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions GitHub Copilot (affected versions not specified) Visual Studio (affected versions not specified)

Description Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component (injection) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Special Elements Injection

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Related Identifiers

BDU:2026-06860

CVE-2026-41109

Affected Products

Github Copilot

Visual Studio

References · 5

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41109 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41109 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2026-06860 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/windowsforum/status/2054296272958357649 · Twitter Post
• https://feedly.com/cve/CVE-2026-41109 · Note