CVE-2023-51664
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
3.4 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-12-27
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-51664?
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.
Is CVE-2023-51664 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-51664 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-51664?
CVE-2023-51664 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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