Cortex has Untrusted Project Bootstrap Code Execution via `CLAUDE_PROJECT_DIR`

Date Jul 1, 2026

Type Vendor advisory

Signal High-risk advisory

Vendor / Product PyPI · neuro-cortex-memory

CVE CVE-2026-49986

High-risk advisory CVE-2026-49986

Summary

Cortex has Untrusted Project Bootstrap Code Execution via `CLAUDE_PROJECT_DIR`

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for neuro-cortex-memory. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether neuro-cortex-memory is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 7.1.

Sources

GitHub Advisory GHSA-gvpp-v77h-5w8g NVD — CVE-2026-49986 Source reference

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