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CVE-2026-85885: M365 Copilot command injection allows privilege elevation over a network

Source: NVD(opens in a new tab)
Identifier: CVE-2026-85885
Published: September 17, 2026
Record updated: October 10, 2026

Known exploitation: Not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog at the last check.
EPSS: 0.7%

Summary

CVE-2026-85885 is an improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') flaw in M365 Copilot. An authorized attacker can exploit it over a network to elevate privileges.

Mitigation

The source does not state a fix yet. Check the original advisory for updates.

Details

Scores and exploitation

CVSS score: 9.9(critical)
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector: network
Attack complexity: low
Privileges required: low
User interaction: none
EPSS: 0.7%Estimated probability that this CVE is exploited in the next 30 days, from the FIRST Exploit Prediction Scoring System. Read on November 4, 2026.
Disclosure date: September 17, 2026

Weaknesses and techniques

Weakness (CWE): CWE-77
Attack pattern (CAPEC): CAPEC-88

Affected

Vendors: Microsoft

Classification

Attack type: Other
Attack sophistication: Moderate
AI component targeted: Plugin
Impact: Confidentiality,
Integrity
Labels: security

How this record was produced

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Original source: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-85885

First tracked: September 17, 2026 at 08:07 PM ET, from NVD/CVE Database

Classifier: claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v4

Classifier confidence: 90% (self-assessed)

Coverage

News, research and other items that mention CVE-2026-85885.

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