Last checked · Check before installing; only use the official link.
Today: 1 listed problem, all with a fix. Update and you're fine.
Last checked . An AI helper that works inside a computer's command line to write and change code.
The minimum safe version
You're covered against everything listed here if you're on Claude Code 2.1.179 or newer.
Where this number comes from:
- GitHub advisory GHSA-pq7j-f95f-qfcv: Claude Code plugin hash pin bypass (Oct 15, 2026)
- NVD: CVE-2026-86063 (Oct 13, 2026)
How to check your version
These steps only look. They do not change anything.
On Windows
Easy way: Open a terminal window and type the command below.
Or type this in PowerShellRead-only. It only reads the version and changes nothing.
claude --version
On Mac
Easy way: Open Terminal and type the command below.
Or type this in TerminalRead-only. It only reads the version and changes nothing.
claude --version
On Linux
Easy way: Open Terminal and type the command below.
Or type this in TerminalRead-only. It only reads the version and changes nothing.
claude --version
How to update Claude Code
Claude Code updates itself by default. You can also run its own update command.
On Windows
- Claude Code updates itself by default. Restart it to get the newest version.
- Or ask before running its own update command (see Anthropic's docs).
On Mac
- Claude Code updates itself by default. Restart it to get the newest version.
- Or ask before running its own update command (see Anthropic's docs).
On Linux
- Claude Code updates itself by default. Restart it to get the newest version.
- Or ask before running its own update command (see Anthropic's docs).
Official update page Official website
Check before installing, and only use the official link. Never install an "update" from a pop-up, email or ad.
Latest problems (1)
- Claude Code: a bad plugin could sneak in code even when you pinned a safe version. Update to 2.1.179. Patched: update now updated Oct 27, 2026
For AI agents
This app as data, with minimum_safe_version: /products/claude-code.json. What changed lately: /changes.json. Read-only checks only; ask before installing anything.