CVE-2025-64671 GitHub Copilot for Jetbrains Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code locally via command injection in the GitHub Copilot plugin for JetBrains IDEs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-64671?
CVE-2025-64671 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Microsoft GitHub Copilot Plugin for JetBrains IDEs, published on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-64671?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Github Copilot.
How do I fix CVE-2025-64671?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-64671 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2025-64671 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-64671 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft GitHub Copilot Plugin for JetBrains IDEs
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pmfj-xh8v-h36x.