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CVE-2025-59041

Anthropic Claude Code code injection

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.55%
  1. Published10 Sept 2025

Description

Claude Code is an agentic coding tool. At startup, Claude Code executed a command templated in with `git config user.email`. Prior to version 1.0.105, a maliciously configured user email in git could be used to trigger arbitrary code execution before a user accepted the workspace trust dialog. Users on standard Claude Code auto-update will have received this fix automatically. Users performing manual updates are advised to update to version 1.0.105 or the latest version.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Anthropic Claude Code< 1.0.105

Remediation

Fixed in
Anthropic Claude Code≥ 1.0.105

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-59041 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-59041 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.55%.

How severe is CVE-2025-59041?

CVE-2025-59041 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-59041?

Affected products include Anthropic Claude Code.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59041?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Anthropic Claude Code 1.0.105 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.