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Security · 1h ago

GitHub actions/checkout update blocks pwn request attacks

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Hacker News ·

GitHub updated its official actions/checkout to block pwn request attacks that exploit the pull_request_target trigger. The update, effective June 18, 2026, prevents malicious code from running with full workflow privileges. This move strengthens software supply chain security by closing a common attack vector.

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The fix addresses a known vulnerability pattern, but its effectiveness depends on widespread adoption by developers.
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