UNIX symbolic link following in Claude Code - CVE-2026-25724

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UNIX symbolic link following in Claude Code - CVE-2026-25724

Published: April 30, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU128515
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-25724
CWE-ID: CWE-61
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Claude Code
Software vendor:
Anthropic

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to unix symbolic link following in deny rule enforcement for file access when accessing files through symbolic links. A remote attacker can cause Claude Code to read a denied file via a symbolic link to disclose sensitive information.

User interaction is required.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

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