OpenAI fixes Codex bug that deleted real user files without permission

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OpenAI fixes Codex bug that deleted real user files without permission

The Decoder · Aug 19, 2026, 6:18 PM UTC

OpenAI patched Codex after GPT-5.6 Sol started deleting real user files on its own. A cleanup command meant for temporary folders was wiping home directories instead. Codex now verifies deletion targets first, and full-access mode can no longer be triggered by accident.…

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