CVE-2025-54558

Name: CVE-2025-54558
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-25T02:15:24.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.1/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-54558 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.1/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenAI Codex CLI before 0.9.0 auto-approves ripgrep (aka rg) execution even with the --pre or --hostname-bin or --search-zip or -z flag.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenAI Codex CLI before 0.9.0 auto-approves ripgrep (aka rg) execution even with the --pre or --hostname-bin or --search-zip or -z flag.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-829

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54558?

OpenAI Codex CLI before 0.9.0 auto-approves ripgrep (aka rg) execution even with the --pre or --hostname-bin or --search-zip or -z flag.

How severe is CVE-2025-54558?

CVE-2025-54558 has a CVSS score of 4.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54558?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-54558?

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Source: NVD / NIST