CVE-2026-25722: anthropic claude_code Improper Input Validation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-25722 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in anthropic claude_code. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 52.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 06-02-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-02-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Claude Code is an agentic coding tool. Prior to version 2.0.57, Claude Code failed to properly validate directory changes when combined with write operations to protected folders. By using the cd command to navigate into sensitive directories like .claude, it was possible to bypass write protection and create or modify files without user confirmation. Reliably exploiting this required the ability to add untrusted content into a Claude Code context window. This issue has been patched in version 2.0.57.

• CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.