Caveat verdict
codex-cli-guardian
It manages credentials and runs background tasks locally; all operations stay within the host environment.
⚠ Flagged for review — coarse, uncorroborated signal, not a confirmed exploit. Review the config yourself before installing.
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Findings (1)
Accesses sensitive system files
state/tasks/task-20260404-004.json · prose · downgraded · /etc/passwd
Why the tier is capped
Execution sink present in raw bytes (Hard Floor: class B). Final tier capped at Caution — cannot be lifted by any downgrade, example-payload opt-in, or allowlist.
Permissions & capabilities
No declared permissions — minimal attack surface.
credential_access Is this flag fair?
Thanks — recorded.