CVE-2025-55345
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
Product@openai/codex
PublishedAug 13, 2025
First seenAug 13, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-61CWE-61
How to fix
Update
- @openai/codex0.12.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| @openai/codex | v < 0.12.0 | 0.12.0 |
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