CVE-2026-110930

HIGHCVSS 8/10

Last modified

CVE-2026-110930 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. Codex Desktop for Windows does not correctly check quotation marks in project paths from Windows Explorer. If a user selects "Open project in ChatGPT" for an attacker-controlled library's child item, the path can add application startup arguments.

Description

Codex Desktop for Windows does not correctly check quotation marks in project paths from Windows Explorer. If a user selects "Open project in ChatGPT" for an attacker-controlled library's child item, the path can add application startup arguments. These arguments can run attacker-controlled code with the current Windows user's permissions before sign-in or project trust approval.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
OpenAICodex Desktop for Windows>= 26.820.60940, <= 26.1002.52244
OpenAICodex Desktop for Windows (Microsoft Store/MSIX package)>= 26.820.7780.0, <= 26.1002.7124.0

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-110930?
Codex Desktop for Windows does not correctly check quotation marks in project paths from Windows Explorer. If a user selects "Open project in ChatGPT" for an attacker-controlled library's child item, the path can add application startup arguments. These arguments can run attacker-controlled code with the current Windows user's permissions before sign-in or project trust approval.
How severe is CVE-2026-110930?
CVE-2026-110930 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-110930?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST