CVE-2025-55345
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CVE-2025-55345 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Using Codex CLI in workspace-write mode inside a malicious context (repo, directory, etc) could lead to arbitrary file overwrite and potentially remote code execution due to symlinks being followed outside the allowed current working directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Using Codex CLI in workspace-write mode inside a malicious context (repo, directory, etc) could lead to arbitrary file overwrite and potentially remote code execution due to symlinks being followed outside the allowed current working directory.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
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Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Deferred
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