CVE-2026-55607 Details
Description
Claude Code is an agentic coding tool. From 2.1.38 until 2.1.163, Claude Code's worktree handling allowed creation of worktrees named ".git" and navigation to worktrees outside the sandbox context, enabling git directory confusion attacks. By exploiting symlink manipulation and git fsmonitor execution during worktree operations, an attacker could overwrite files in the user's home directory (such as .zshenv), leading to code execution outside of seatbelt sandbox restrictions. Reliably exploiting this required the user to clone a malicious repository containing prompt injection content and run Claude Code against it. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.1.163.
A vulnerability in Claude Code versions 2.1.38 prior to 2.1.163 allows for git directory confusion attacks by creating worktrees named '.git' and navigating to worktrees outside the sandbox context. This issue could be exploited by manipulating symlinks and using git fsmonitor during worktree operations, potentially overwriting files in the user's home directory, such as .zshenv. This could lead to code execution outside of the seatbelt sandbox restrictions. To reliably exploit this vulnerability, a user would need to clone a malicious repository containing prompt injection content and run Claude Code against it.
Users on standard Claude Code auto-update have received this fix automatically. Users performing manual updates are advised to update to the latest version.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 29, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/security/advisories/GHSA-7835-87q9-rgvv | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
| CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | [email protected] |
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| anthropic claude code | >= 2.1.38, < 2.1.163 |
CPE
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 29, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |