Microsoft Edge Copilot Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Priority MEDIUM 44CWE-77Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-77.
Summary
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Copilot Chat (Microsoft Edge) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00863 58th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Microsoft Edge Copilot for Android (Microsoft): publicationMicrosoft Edge Copilot for IOS (Microsoft): publication
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft Edge Copilot for Android | 1.0.0 to before publication | publication | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Edge Copilot for IOS | 1.0.0 to before publication | publication | Patch available | CNA |
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Microsoft Edge Copilot for Android (Microsoft) Fixed in publication
- Fix · CNA Microsoft Edge Copilot for IOS (Microsoft) Fixed in publication
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-48561
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-m97f-w34x-vq3w
References
More Microsoft 365 Copilot vulnerabilities
- TI-2025-37796 GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2025-23775 M365 Copilot Information Disclosure Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.3
- TI-2025-33667 GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-19684 Microsoft Office app Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
- TI-2026-37251 Microsoft M365 Copilot Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.9
- TI-2026-39054 M365 Copilot Information Disclosure Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2026-48561 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-48561 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-m97f-w34x-vq3w · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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