CVE-2025-54558

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.

Category

4.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: OpenAI Codex CLI
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/openai/codex/pull/1644
https://github.com/openai/codex/compare/rust-v0.8.0...rust-v0.9.0
https://github.com/openai/codex/commit/6cf4b96f9dbbef8a94acc1ff703eb118481514d8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54558?
CVE-2025-54558 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-54558?
To fix CVE-2025-54558, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-54558 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-54558 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-54558?
CVE-2025-54558 affects OpenAI Codex CLI.
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