Claude Code Vulnerable to Command Injection via Piped sed Command Bypasses File Write Restrictions
Claude Code failed to properly validate commands using piped sed operations with the echo command, allowing attackers to bypass file write restrictions. This vulnerability enabled writing to sensitive directories like the .claude folder and paths outside the project scope. Exploiting this required the ability to execute commands through Claude Code with the "accept edits" feature enabled.
Users on standard Claude Code auto-update received this fix automatically. Users performing manual updates are advised to update to the latest version.
Claude Code thanks hackerone.com/nil221 for reporting this issue!
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | @anthropic-ai/claude-code | < 2.0.55 | 2.0.55 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-20, CWE-78- Platform
- npm
- Package
@anthropic-ai/claude-code- Disclosed
- 06.02.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-mhg7-666j-cqg4 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: @anthropic-ai/claude-code
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 29
- First → latest
- 06.2025 10.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 23
- Medium 4
- Low 2
Disclosures per year
- 2025: 13
- 2026: 16
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