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OpenAI's Codex Accesses Revoked Folders

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A user reported that OpenAI's Codex continues to access folders even after access was revoked. The user found that Codex could still list the contents of a folder and even modify a subfolder within it, despite not being listed in any projects and the user explicitly revoking its access. The user is seeking a way to disable this persistent access. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential security and access control issues in AI tools, impacting user trust and data privacy.

RANK_REASON User report of unexpected product behavior regarding access control.

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OpenAI's Codex Accesses Revoked Folders

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User report of unexpected product behavior regarding access control.
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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Some-Following-392 ·

    Codex accessing folders I revoked access to days ago.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I just tried to delete an old folder on my computer, and it told me I couldn't delete it because it was in use. I didn't have anything open in that folder, so I couldn't figure out why. I checked codex and this folder isn't listed anywhere in any…

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