CVE-2026-50519
CVE-2026-50519 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Github Copilot Chat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1188.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38089
- Weakness: CWE-1188
- Affected product: Microsoft Github Copilot Chat
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Initialization of a resource with an insecure default in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-50519?
- Initialization of a resource with an insecure default in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
- How severe is CVE-2026-50519?
- CVE-2026-50519 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-50519 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-50519?
- CVE-2026-50519 affects Microsoft Github Copilot Chat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-50519?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-50519 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-50519 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38089.
- When was CVE-2026-50519 published?
- CVE-2026-50519 was published on 2026-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-29.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:github_copilot_chat:*:*:*:*:*:visual_studio_code:*:*
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