Vulnerability in Openai Codex Desktop For Windows

CVE-2026-110930

Codex Desktop for Windows does not correctly check quotation marks in project paths from Windows Explorer. If a user selects "Open project in ChatGPT" for an attacker-controlled library's child item, the path can add application startup arguments. These arguments can run attacker-controlled code with the current Windows user's permissions before sign-in or project trust approval.

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-110930?
CVE-2026-110930 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openai Codex Desktop For Windows, classified under Argument Injection. CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2026-11-05.
How severe is CVE-2026-110930?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.