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CVE-2025-54794

Anthropic Claude Code path traversal

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 1.36%
  1. Published4 Aug 2025

Description

Claude Code is an agentic coding tool. In versions below 0.2.111, a path validation flaw using prefix matching instead of canonical path comparison, makes it possible to bypass directory restrictions and access files outside the CWD. Successful exploitation depends on the presence of (or ability to create) a directory with the same prefix as the CWD and the ability to add untrusted content into a Claude Code context window. This is fixed in version 0.2.111.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Anthropic Claude Code< 0.2.111

Remediation

Fixed in
Anthropic Claude Code≥ 0.2.111

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-54794 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-54794 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.36%.

How severe is CVE-2025-54794?

CVE-2025-54794 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-54794?

Affected products include Anthropic Claude Code.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54794?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Anthropic Claude Code 0.2.111 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.