Github · Github Copilot · CVE-2026-45482
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
GitHub Copilot (affected versions not specified)
Visual Studio Code (affected versions not specified)
**Description**
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, known as path traversal, allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass security features locally. Path traversal is a technique where an attacker uses special characters to access files and directories outside the intended folder.
**Recommendations**
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.