CVE-2023-52137
Description
The `tj-actions/verify-changed-files` action allows for command injection in changed filenames, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code and potentially leak secrets. The `verify-changed-files` workflow returns the list of files changed within a workflow execution. This could potentially allow filenames that contain special characters such as ; which can be used by an attacker to take over the GitHub Runner if the output value is used in a raw fashion (thus being directly replaced before execution) inside a run block. By running custom commands, an attacker may be able to steal secrets such as GITHUB_TOKEN if triggered on other events than pull_request.
This has been patched in versions 17 and 17.0.0 by enabling safe_output by default and returning filename paths escaping special characters for bash environments.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
tj-actions/verify-changed-filesGitHub Actions | < 17 | 17 |
Affected products
2- Range: < 17.0.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- github.com/tj-actions/verify-changed-files/commit/498d3f316f501aa72485060e8c96fde7b2014f12nvdPatchWEB
- github.com/tj-actions/verify-changed-files/commit/592e305da041c09a009afa4a43c97d889bed65c3nvdPatchWEB
- github.com/tj-actions/verify-changed-files/security/advisories/GHSA-ghm2-rq8q-wrhcnvdExploitMitigationThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-ghm2-rq8q-wrhcghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52137ghsaADVISORY
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