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GHSA-q58j-g3f4-h26h

HighCVSS 8.2 / 10
Published May 14, 2026·Last modified May 14, 2026
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Description

Summary

The GitHub Actions workflow (.github/workflows/static.yml) uses the pull_request_target trigger but dangerously checks out the unverified code from the pull request head (ref: ${{ github.event.pull_request.head.ref }}). Subsequently, it executes a script (bin/console) from this untrusted checkout. This allows any external attacker to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) on the GitHub Actions runner simply by submitting a malicious Pull Request. Also known as a "Pwn Request" vulnerability.

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Fork the target repository.
  2. In the forked repository, modify a file that satisfies the paths condition (e.g., src/dummy.php or composer.json) to trigger the workflow.
  3. Modify the bin/console file (which is executed in the workflow steps) with the following malicious payload:
#!/bin/bash
echo "=== PWNED ==="
echo "whoami:"
whoami
  1. Commit the changes and open a Pull Request against the 5.0 or next branch of the base repository.
  2. The Static Tests workflow will trigger automatically. Navigate to the Actions tab and inspect the logs for the Validate YAML (or any step executing bin/console).
  3. You will see the output of whoami (typically runner), proving that the arbitrary code was successfully executed in the runner's context.
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Impact: Because pull_request_target runs in the context of the base repository, the runner has access to repository secrets (e.g., PIMCORE_SECRET, PIMCORE_PRODUCT_KEY) loaded in the environment. An attacker can exfiltrate these secrets, modify repository contents (if the token has write permissions), or abuse the runner's computing resources.

Recommended Mitigation: Do not checkout untrusted PR code (head.ref) when using pull_request_target if the code will be built or executed. Consider adopting a separated architecture using the workflow_run event:

  1. Use the pull_request event to safely run the build/tests in an unprivileged sandbox and upload artifacts.
  2. Use the workflow_run event (which is privileged) to download the artifacts and perform actions requiring secrets.
Risk Scores
Base Score
8.2

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a low impact on the integrity of the data.

Threat Intelligence
7.5

Exploitation activity has been observed. Apply available patches or mitigations urgently.

EPSS
N/A

Probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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