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OpenAI fixes critical bug in Codex GPT-5.6 "Sol" that deleted user files

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OpenAI has addressed a critical bug in its Codex system, specifically affecting the GPT-5.6 "Sol" version. The issue involved a faulty cleanup command that incorrectly targeted and deleted real user files instead of temporary ones. The fix ensures that Codex now verifies deletion targets before proceeding and restricts accidental activation of full-access mode. AI

IMPACT Ensures user data safety and reliability of AI tools, preventing accidental data loss.

RANK_REASON This is a bug fix for an existing tool, not a new release or significant industry event.

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OpenAI fixes critical bug in Codex GPT-5.6 "Sol" that deleted user files

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    OpenAI fixes Codex bug that deleted real user files without permission

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="768" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/openai_sol.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1376" /></p> <p> OpenAI patched Codex after GPT-5.6 Sol started deleting real user…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · aisyndicate ·

    OpenAI has fixed a Codex bug: GPT-5.6 Sol deleted real user files instead of temporary working files with a faulty cleanup command. Codex checks solutions

    OpenAI hat einen Codex-Bug gefixt: GPT-5.6 Sol löschte bei einem fehlerhaften Aufräumbefehl echte Nutzerdateien statt temporärer Arbeitsdateien. Codex prüft Löschziele jetzt vorab, der Vollzugriffsmodus lässt sich einschränken. https:// the-decoder.de/openai-fixt-cod ex-bug-der-u…

    LINKS the-decoder.de/openai-fixt-codex-bug-der-…

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