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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:tj-actions:verify-changed-files:*:*:*:*:*:github:*:*

History

10 Jan 2024, 16:59

Type Values Removed Values Added
CWE CWE-20 CWE-77
First Time Tj-actions
Tj-actions verify-changed-files
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 8.8
CPE cpe:2.3:a:tj-actions:verify-changed-files:*:*:*:*:*:github:*:*
References () https://github.com/tj-actions/verify-changed-files/commit/498d3f316f501aa72485060e8c96fde7b2014f12 - () https://github.com/tj-actions/verify-changed-files/commit/498d3f316f501aa72485060e8c96fde7b2014f12 - Patch
References () https://github.com/tj-actions/verify-changed-files/commit/592e305da041c09a009afa4a43c97d889bed65c3 - () https://github.com/tj-actions/verify-changed-files/commit/592e305da041c09a009afa4a43c97d889bed65c3 - Patch
References () https://github.com/tj-actions/verify-changed-files/security/advisories/GHSA-ghm2-rq8q-wrhc - () https://github.com/tj-actions/verify-changed-files/security/advisories/GHSA-ghm2-rq8q-wrhc - Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

29 Dec 2023, 17:16

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2023-12-29 17:16

Updated : 2024-02-28 20:54


NVD link : CVE-2023-52137

Mitre link : CVE-2023-52137

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-52137


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Products Affected

tj-actions

  • verify-changed-files
CWE
CWE-77

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

CWE-20

Improper Input Validation