CVE-2025-61260
OpenAI Codex CLI Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability was identified in OpenAI Codex CLI v0.23.0 and before that enables code execution through malicious MCP (Model Context Protocol) configuration files. The attack is triggered when a user runs the codex command inside a malicious or compromised repository. Codex automatically loads project-local .env and .codex/config.toml files without requiring user confirmation, allowing attackers to embed arbitrary commands that execute immediately.
INFO
Published Date :
April 14, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 17, 2026, 3:24 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-61260
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update OpenAI Codex CLI to the latest version.
- Avoid running codex commands in untrusted repositories.
- Review and sanitize project configuration files.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-61260 has a 7 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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TypeScript Dockerfile
CodeGate is a pre-flight security scanner for AI coding tool configs (MCP, plugins, rules, hooks, and settings), detecting malicious intent before execution with layered static and deep analysis.
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AI-first security scanner with 76 analyzers, 9,600+ detection rules, and repo poisoning detection for AI/ML, LLM agents, and MCP servers. Scan any GitHub repo with: medusa scan --git user/repo
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The following list is the news that have been mention
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CVE-2025-61260 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/openai-codex-cli-command-injection-vulnerability/ -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was identified in OpenAI Codex CLI v0.23.0 and before that enables code execution through malicious MCP (Model Context Protocol) configuration files. The attack is triggered when a user runs the codex command inside a malicious or compromised repository. Codex automatically loads project-local .env and .codex/config.toml files without requiring user confirmation, allowing attackers to embed arbitrary commands that execute immediately. Added Reference http://openai.com Added Reference https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/openai-codex-cli-command-injection-vulnerability/