Claude Cowork escaped sandbox on Mac, gain full access to all files
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Dezain Radar summary
Security researchers identified a significant vulnerability named ShareRoot in the Claude Cowork integration for macOS. The flaw permits the AI agent to bypass sandbox restrictions, potentially granting unauthorized access to personal files and sensitive login credentials.
Why this matters
As designers increasingly integrate AI agents into their local workflows and file systems, this highlight the critical security risks of granting third-party tools broad permissions over sensitive project data.
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