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Description

What version of Codex CLI is running?

0.147.0

What subscription do you have?

Plus

Which model were you using?

gpt-5.6 sol

What platform is your computer?

Linux 6.8.0-136-generic x86_64 x86_64

What terminal emulator and version are you using (if applicable)?

zsh inside tmux pane

Codex doctor report
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}
What issue are you seeing?

Currently doing some code review with Codex, and I keep getting shown this error:

This content can't be shown
We take extra caution with cybersecurity requests. If you’re a security professional, you may be able to apply for Trusted Access.
Trusted Access: https://openai.com/form/enterprise-trusted-access-for-cyber/
Learn more: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001326

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Uploaded thread: 019fdb0d-9725-7293-8afc-c77f7267e300

What is the expected behavior?

GPT finishes code review, says something like "found a few security holes, all fixed" and we move on.

Additional information

No response

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Research direction

Reproduce the report using Codex CLI 0.147.0 with the listed GPT-5.6 model, Linux environment, and terminal setup. Compare the benign content that was flagged with the expected behavior; the issue does not name a source file, test, or code entry point, so completion criteria must be clarified with maintainers.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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