CVE-2026-110930

Codex Desktop: Codex Desktop: Arbitrary code execution via argument injection in project paths

Published Nov 5, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Install application 26.1007.21434 (Microsoft Store/MSIX 26.1007.2314.0) or later.

Tracking

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Advisories

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Openai
Openai codex Desktop (microsoft Store Package)
Openai codex Desktop For Windows
Vendors & Products Openai
Openai codex Desktop (microsoft Store Package)
Openai codex Desktop For Windows
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Title Codex Desktop: Codex Desktop: Arbitrary code execution via argument injection in project paths
References
Metrics threat_severity

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threat_severity

Important

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Title Command‑Line Injection via Unvalidated Path in Codex Desktop for Windows
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Title Command‑Line Injection via Unvalidated Path in Codex Desktop for Windows
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.0, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description 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.
Weaknesses CWE-88
References
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
OAI
Published
Updated
Nov 5, 2026, 8:28 PM
Reserved
Oct 15, 2026, 4:34 AM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Nov 5, 2026, 8:17 PM
Modified
Nov 12, 2026, 10:09 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Nov 5, 2026, 7:55 PM