Security experts flag multiple issues in Claude Code, warning, 'As AI integration deepens, security controls must evolve to match the new trust boundaries' (www.techradar.com)

Researchers from Check Point (CPR) have identified three vulnerabilities in the Claude Code AI coding assistant, which could allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely (RCE) and steal sensitive data like API keys. Two of these flaws are officially designated with CVE identifiers, CVE-2025-59536 (rated 8.7/10) and CVE-2026-21852 (rated 5.3/10), while a third code injection vulnerability remains unclassified. The vulnerabilities could be exploited via malicious repositories shared with developers, enabling unauthorized actions before user consent is confirmed. This significant discovery highlights critical security implications for the AI/ML community as it emphasizes the need for evolving security measures amid deeper AI tool integration into workflows. The traditional assumptions surrounding configuration files must be reassessed, as they can actively influence execution and permissions rather than remaining passive. While CPR reported that all vulnerabilities were patched before public disclosure, the incident serves as a reminder that as the use of AI-powered tools like Claude Code grows, so too must the diligence in safeguarding these technologies against potential threats.