Most GitHub Actions workflows are insecure in some way
17-July-24
A report by Legit Security reveals that most GitHub Actions workflows are insecure, posing significant risks due to excessive privileges and risky dependencies. Key issues include unverified custom Actions, a lack of dependency pinning, and inadequate token permissions. With over 420 million repositories and widespread use among developers, these vulnerabilities could enable supply chain attacks. The report stresses the need for educating teams on GitHub Action security, implementing best practices, and using security tools to mitigate these risks.
