CVE-2026-33068
Claude Code has a Workspace Trust Dialog Bypass via Repo-Controlled Settings File
Impact
Claude Code is an agentic coding tool. Versions prior to 2.1.53 resolved the permission mode from settings files, including the repo-controlled .claude/settings.json, before determining whether to display the workspace trust confirmation dialog. A malicious repository could set permissions.defaultMode to bypassPermissions in its committed .claude/settings.json, causing the trust dialog to be silently skipped on first open. This allowed a user to be placed into a permissive mode without seeing the trust confirmation prompt, making it easier for an attacker-controlled repository to gain tool execution without explicit user consent. This issue has been patched in version 2.1.53.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | @anthropic-ai/claude-code | < 2.1.53 | 2.1.53 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic | Claude Code | before 2.1.53 |