codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Codex false flags normal things as cyber security risk [3 comments, 4 participants]

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What issue are you seeing?

I was using codex model through chatgpt sub in opencode; a simple harmless request was flagged multiple times as a cybersecurity risk.

https://opncd.ai/share/pP2hFdPt

What steps can reproduce the bug?

https://opncd.ai/share/pP2hFdPt

just try following the exact prompt i gave here

What is the expected behavior?

ideally innocent requests don't get blocked, I understand the potential risks of gpt 5.5 in hands of bad actors but this was too tame to be flagged like this imo.

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TL;DR

Review and refine the prompt to avoid triggering cybersecurity risk flags, as the current prompt may contain unintended keywords or patterns.

Guidance

  • Examine the prompt for any words or phrases that could be misinterpreted as a cybersecurity risk, and rephrase them to be more explicit and harmless.
  • Test the revised prompt to see if it still triggers the flag, and iteratively refine it until it is no longer blocked.
  • Consider providing more context or clarifying the intent behind the prompt to help the model understand its harmless nature.
  • If the issue persists, try breaking down the prompt into smaller, more specific parts to identify which component is causing the flag.

Notes

The exact reason for the flagging is unclear, and without more information about the model's risk assessment criteria, it's difficult to provide a more specific solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Refine the prompt to avoid triggering cybersecurity risk flags, as it is likely that the model is over-cautiously flagging certain keywords or patterns.

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