CVE-2025-55345

Public Exploit
Unsafe symlink following in restricted workspace-write sandbox leads to RCE

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.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory jfrog.com
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/codex-cli-symlink-arbitrary-file-overwrite-jfsa-2025-001378631/ third party advisory
https://github.com/openai/codex/pull/1705 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55345?
CVE-2025-55345 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-55345?
To fix CVE-2025-55345, 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-2025-55345 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-55345 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2025-55345?
CVE-2025-55345 affects .
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