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GitHub Action tj-actions/verify-changed-files is vulnerable to command injection in output filenames

CVE-2023-52137

The [`tj-actions/verify-changed-files`](https://github.com/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`](https://github.com/tj-actions/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](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/using-github-hosted-runners/about-github-hosted-runners) 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](https://github.com/tj-actions/verify-changed-files/releases/tag/v17) and [17.0.0](https://github.com/tj-actions/verify-changed-files/releases/tag/v17.0.0) by enabling `safe_output` by default and returning filename paths escaping special characters for bash environments.

No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
7.7
HIGH
Exploitability:1.8
Impact Score:5.3
EPSS Probability:2.62%
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Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 ↗CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Affected Products & Versions

Vendor Product Affected Versions
tj-actions verify-changed-files < 17.0.0 (affected)

References & Technical Advisories

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Threat Intelligence Signals

EPSS Score
2.621%

Identity & Timeline

StatusPUBLISHED
Assigning AuthorityGitHub, Inc. · Vendor · USA
Reserved2023-12-28T14:59:11
Published2023-12-29T17:08:49
Last Updated2024-08-02T22:48:12

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