Auto Mode break in Claude Code still open

A write-up on the security blog Embrace The Red describes how to break Auto Mode in Claude Code running Claude Opus 5, and the bug behind it, reported on August 24, is still open. Auto Mode has been the default for new sessions on Pro, Max and Team plans since August 14, and Claude Opus 5 itself shipped on July 24, 2026.
Up next
Built-in browser reaches Cowork on Pro, Max and Team, Video
Anthropic's Cowork browser lands on Linux in beta alongside macOS and Windows, rolling out over the coming week to Pro, Max, and Team plans in the Claude desktop app.
Related stories
- Bank hacker's Claude Code logs sat in an open directory
- A poisoned repo escaped Claude Code's sandbox in one message
- Stolen session keys drained Claude token quotas
- MCP OAuth tokens sit in plaintext on Linux
- Hidden tracker in Claude Code pulled after exposure
- China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool [July 8, 2026]
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first.
Join the conversation
Sign in to leave a comment. It appears after moderation.

