This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit misconfigurations and security flaws in GitHub Actions artifacts to leak tokens, potentially compromising repositories and cloud environments.
The vulnerability primarily involves the leakage of GitHub tokens (e.g., GITHUB_TOKEN and ACTIONS_RUNTIME_TOKEN), which can be used to gain unauthorized access to repositories and inject malicious code. The artifacts are publicly available for open-source projects, making them a valuable resource for extracting secrets like GitHub access tokens.
This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and the injection of malicious code into the repository, potentially affecting CI/CD workflows and production environments.
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 tools for detecting misconfigurations and security flaws in GitHub Actions artifacts.
Ensure that GitHub tokens are not exposed in artifacts.
Use GitHub Advanced Security features to monitor and protect against such vulnerabilities. - Regularly audit and review repository configurations and
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