High severity8.7NVD Advisory· Published Oct 26, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2020-15272
CVE-2020-15272
Description
In the git-tag-annotation-action (open source GitHub Action) before version 1.0.1, an attacker can execute arbitrary (*) shell commands if they can control the value of [the tag input] or manage to alter the value of [the GITHUB_REF environment variable]. The problem has been patched in version 1.0.1. If you don't use the tag input you are most likely safe. The GITHUB_REF environment variable is protected by the GitHub Actions environment so attacks from there should be impossible. If you must use the tag input and cannot upgrade to > 1.0.0 make sure that the value is not controlled by another Action.
Affected products
2<1.0.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <1.0.1
- (no CPE)range: < 1.0.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- github.com/ericcornelissen/git-tag-annotation-action/commit/9f30756375cc4b1b6c66f274fc9c591fa901455anvdPatchThird Party Advisory
- github.com/ericcornelissen/git-tag-annotation-action/releases/tag/v1.0.1nvdThird Party Advisory
- github.com/ericcornelissen/git-tag-annotation-action/security/advisories/GHSA-hgx2-4pp9-357gnvdThird Party Advisory
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