Vulnerability Description
Claude Code is an agentic coding tool. Prior to version 1.0.39, when running on a machine with Yarn 3.0 or above, Claude Code could have been tricked to execute code contained in a project via yarn plugins before the user accepted the startup trust dialog. Exploiting this would have required a user to start Claude Code in an untrusted directory and to be using Yarn 3.0 or above. This issue has been patched in version 1.0.39.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic | Claude Code | < 1.0.39 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/security/advisories/GHSA-5hhx-v7f6-x7gThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-65099?
CVE-2025-65099 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Claude Code is an agentic coding tool. Prior to version 1.0.39, when running on a machine with Yarn 3.0 or above, Claude Code could have been tricked to execute code contained in a project via yarn pl...
How severe is CVE-2025-65099?
CVE-2025-65099 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-65099?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Anthropic Claude Code.