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CVE-2026-21516

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Github Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS 8.8 · HighBuzz score 21.0

Buzz score

Why this CVE is surfacing

Buzz score total 21.0

This all-time snapshot uses the same composite formula as Trending across a 30-year evidence window, rather than a current rolling window.

Buzz score components · mention 11.0 · diversity 10.0 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
Mention score
11.0
2 evidence mentions in the snapshot
Diversity score
10.0
2 sources across 2 categories
KEV score
0.0
No KEV entry observed
OTX score
0.0
0 OTX pulses
PoC score
0.0
0 repos · best confidence N/A
Best PoC traction
0
Maximum stars on a matched PoC repo

Why it matters now

Mention timeline

Total mentions
0
within the 30d window
Peak daily
0
highest bucket

Evidence

Source links by recency

Newest mentions first
2 source links · newest first
  • The February 2026 Security Update ReviewZero Day Initiative

    ake a closer look at some of the more interesting updates for this month, starting with the bugs under active attack: - CVE-2026-21510 - Windows Shell Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability This bug is listed as a security feature bypass, but it could also be classified as code execution. An attacker can bypass Windows SmartScreen and Windows Shell secu

    vendorwww.thezdi.comFeb 10, 2026, 6:30 PM
  • No excerpt available.

    Vendor Advisorymsrc.microsoft.comFeb 10, 2026, 6:16 PM

Exploit code

Public exploit repository references

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