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HIGH

CVE-2025-53773

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

3.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
2025-08-12

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-53773?

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.

Is CVE-2025-53773 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2025-53773 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-53773?

CVE-2025-53773 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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