Is CVE-2026-41109 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-41109 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-41109 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-41109 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-41109?

CVE-2026-41109 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-41109

CWE-74Published: May 12, 2026· Updated: May 15, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:19.0th

Official Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-41109 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.