CVE-2025-59041
Anthropic Claude Code code injection
- 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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
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.