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.
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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. | |
Title | Unsafe symlink following in restricted workspace-write sandbox leads to RCE | |
Weaknesses | CWE-61 | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: JFROG
Published: 2025-08-13T08:55:14.016Z
Updated: 2025-08-13T19:58:27.552Z
Reserved: 2025-08-13T04:40:32.039Z
Link: CVE-2025-55345

Updated: 2025-08-13T17:50:59.009Z

Status : Awaiting Analysis
Published: 2025-08-13T09:15:29.087
Modified: 2025-08-13T20:15:32.740
Link: CVE-2025-55345

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