CVE-2026-24053: @anthropic ai/claude code Claude Code Has A Path Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q728-gf8j-w49r
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CWE-78 CWE-22
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-24053 is a HIGH claude code has a path vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting @anthropic ai/claude code libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves claude code has a path restriction bypass via zsh clobber which allows arbitrary file writes. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.74.

CVE-2026-24053 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-24053
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q728-gf8j-w49r
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product @anthropic ai/claude code
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-24053

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected @anthropic ai/claude code dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

@anthropic-ai/claude-code fixed: 2.0.74 
npm install @anthropic-ai/claude-code@2.0.74
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls @anthropic-ai/claude-code

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-24053, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @anthropic ai/claude code in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.74), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @anthropic-ai/claude-code command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where 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. In @anthropic ai/claude code, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Due to a Bash command validation flaw in parsing ZSH clobber syntax, it was possible to bypass directory restrictions and write files outside the current working directory without user permission prompts. Exploiting this required the user to use ZSH and the ability to add untrusted content into a Claude Code context window. Users on standard Claude Code auto-update have received this fix already. Users performing manual updates are advised to update to the latest version. Claude Code thanks https://hackerone.com/alexbernier for reporting this issue!

CVE-2026-24053 Affected @anthropic ai/claude code Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.74
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@anthropic-ai/claude-code
npm/@anthropic-ai/claude-code
npm
< 2.0.74
2.0.74

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/security/advisories/GHSA-q728-gf8j-w49r
NVD — CVE-2026-24053 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24053
@anthropic ai/claude code Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-24053?
CVE-2026-24053 is a security vulnerability in @anthropic ai/claude code involving Claude Code has a Path Restriction Bypass via ZSH Clobber which Allows Arbitrary File Writes under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which @anthropic ai/claude code versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.74 across affected packages: @anthropic-ai/claude-code.
What version fixes CVE-2026-24053?
Upgrading to 2.0.74 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @anthropic-ai/claude-code affected?
Yes, @anthropic-ai/claude-code is affected in releases prior to 2.0.74. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.74 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-24053?
CVE-2026-24053 is classified under CWE-78: Improper 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.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-24053?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @anthropic-ai/claude-code'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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  "summary" : "Claude Code has a Path Restriction Bypass via ZSH Clobber which Allows Arbitrary File Writes",
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