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tj-actions/changed-files command injection in output filenames
Type: advisorySources: OSV
tj-actions/changed-files is a Github action to retrieve all files and directories. Prior to 41.0.0, the `tj-actions/changed-files` workflow allows for command injection in changed filenames, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code and potentially leak secrets. This issue may lead to arbitrary command execution in the GitHub Runner. This vulnerability has been addressed in version 41.0.0. Users are advised to upgrade.
- Products
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- Affected versions
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- Fixed versions
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- CVEs
- CVE-2023-51664
- Confirmed fixed CVEs
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- Updated in this feed
- 5 Nov 2026, 01:05 UTC · Revision 1
Source evidence
tj-actions/changed-files command injection in output filenames
core-osv · Original sourcePublished 27 Dec 2023, 16:58 UTC
tj-actions/changed-files is a Github action to retrieve all files and directories. Prior to 41.0.0, the `tj-actions/changed-files` workflow allows for command injection in changed filenames, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code and potentially leak secrets. This issue may lead to arbitrary command execution in the GitHub Runner. This vulnerability has been addressed in version 41.0.0. Users are advised to upgrade.
osv:CVE-2023-51664
Complete source record
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