tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability

When

2025-03-18 00:00 UTC · day precision

Where

Global (internet)

Category

cyber_exploit

tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action contains an embedded malicious code vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to discover secrets by reading Github Actions Workflow Logs. These secrets may include, but are not limited to, valid AWS access keys, GitHub personal access tokens (PATs), npm tokens, and private RSA keys.

Sources

• CISA ↗ · first seen 2025-03-18 00:00 UTC

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