CVE-2026-21521CWE-150

Word Copilot Information Disclosure Vulnerability

High · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.4
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky little flaw in Copilot lets attackers leak sensitive information across networks! 🔥 Think of Copilot as a restaurant kitchen where a waiter can overhear private conversations at nearby tables. If the waiter isn't careful, they might spill secrets to anyone in earshot, even without a reservation! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially leading to data breaches or malicious use of that data. This could have serious implications for both users and organizations, as confidential details could be exposed without any trace. It's not just a kitchen mishap; it's a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of Copilot as a restaurant kitchen where a waiter can overhear private conversations at nearby tables. If the waiter isn't careful, they might spill secrets to anyone in earshot, even without a reservation! CVE-2026-21521 is due to improper handling of escape, meta, or control sequences in Copilot, enabling unauthorized users to disclose sensitive information over the network. Essentially, it allows malicious actors to bypass restrictions and access confidential data.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially leading to data breaches or malicious use of that data. This could have serious implications for both users and organizations, as confidential details could be exposed without any trace. It's not just a kitchen mishap; it's a recipe for disaster! To mitigate this risk, update Copilot to the latest version as soon as it's available, and ensure that proper validation is implemented for all escape, meta, and control sequences. Regularly audit your configurations and network access policies to minimize exposure. 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you can keep your data safe and sound. 🌟

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.4 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00613 · 48.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-150 · Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences
Published
2026-01-22T22:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 22:47Z
    Word Copilot Information Disclosure Vulnerability
    cvelistv5