MEDIUM CVSS 6.1
Published: 2026-06-29

CVE-2026-46406

anthropic claude_code Security Advisory (CVE-2026-46406)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-46406 impacting anthropic claude_code. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Claude Code is an agentic coding tool. From 2.1.59 until 2.1.128, the Claude Code /copy command wrote responses to a hardcoded, predictable path (/tmp/claude/response.md) without UID isolation, randomness, or symlink protection. The file was created world-readable (0644) in a world-traversable directory (0755), allowing any local user to read a privileged user's Claude response, which could contain secrets or credentials. Additionally, because the path was static and predictable, a local attacker could pre-create the directory and plant a symlink at the expected file path, causing the privileged process to follow the symlink and overwrite an attacker-chosen file with the response text. Exploiting this required a local unprivileged user on the same system and a privileged user to run the /copy command. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.1.128.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product anthropic / claude_code
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-59

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-46406 impacting anthropic claude_code.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-46406.yaml
id: cve-2026-46406

info:
  name: anthropic claude_code - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-46406 affecting anthropic claude_code.
    Evaluation: Claude Code is an agentic coding tool.  From 2.1.59 until 2.1.128, the Claude Code /copy command wrote responses to a hardcoded, predictable path (/tm...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-46406
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
    cvss-score: 6.1
    cve-id: CVE-2026-46406
    cwe-id: CWE-59
  tags: cve,cve-2026-46406,anthropic,claude_code,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "claude_code"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-46406.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-46406
# Target: anthropic claude_code | CVSS: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-46406 (anthropic claude_code)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against anthropic claude_code scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-46406.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-46406
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install claude_code 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade claude_code 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update claude_code

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i claude_code 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i claude_code

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-46406 in anthropic claude_code?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update anthropic claude_code packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-46406?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-46406?

CVE-2026-46406 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.1
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-46406
Weakness CWE-59
Vendor anthropic
Product claude_code
Published 2026-06-29
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H