CVE-2026-81381: GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2026
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Updated

GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Other sources

Insufficiently protected credentials in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Microsoft

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio Code<1.136.2
1.136.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.136.2

Event History

Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:14 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over a network and does not require privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction.

2

What is the likely security impact?

Successful exploitation can disclose information, including potentially sensitive data. The available vector indicates no integrity or availability impact.

3

Is Visual Studio Code affected?

Microsoft Visual Studio Code is identified as affected in connection with GitHub Copilot. No affected version range or configuration details are provided.

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