AI Threat Alert
CVE-2025-61260
UNKNOWNA 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...
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Severity & Risk
Recommended Action
No patch available
Monitor for updates. Consider compensating controls or temporary mitigations.
Compliance Impact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-61260?
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.
Is CVE-2025-61260 actively exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2025-61260 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.
How to fix CVE-2025-61260?
No patch is currently available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-61260?
No CVSS score has been assigned yet.
Technical Details
NVD 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.