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6.8

Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Extension Allows Local File Access

CVE-2025-62449 · published 11 months ago
Summary

An attacker with permission to use Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Extension can access local files on the computer by manipulating the file path. This could allow them to view sensitive information or disrupt system functioning. Update the extension to the latest version to fix this vulnerability.

What to do
  • Update microsoft github_copilot_chat to version 0.32.0 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft github_copilot_chat < 0.32.0
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:github_copilot_chat:*:*:*:*:*:visual_studio_code:*:*
Original advisory text
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Extension allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Extension allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published11 Nov 2025
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-62449 · NVD
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