CVE-2025-30066
Confirmed PUBLISHEDtj-actions changed-files before 46 allows remote attackers to discover secrets by reading actions logs. (The tags v1 through v45.0.7 were affected...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
tj-actions changed-files before 46 allows remote attackers to discover secrets by reading actions logs. (The tags v1 through v45.0.7 were affected on 2025-03-14 and 2025-03-15 because they were modified by a threat actor to point at commit 0e58ed8, which contained malicious updateFeatures code.)
- CVE Published
- Mar 15, 2025
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 18, 2025
- CVSS
- 8.6 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| tj-actions |
changed-files
|
1 to < 46 |
Affected |
CVE References
- GitHub — github/docs github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/github/docs/blob/962a1c8dccb8c0f66548b324e5b921b5e...
- GitHub — tj-actions/changed-files github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/tj-actions/changed-files/issues/2463
- stepsecurity.io/blog/harden-runner-detection-tj-actions-chan... stepsecurity.io · CVE Record https://www.stepsecurity.io/blog/harden-runner-detection-tj-actions-c...
- semgrep.dev/blog/2025/popular-github-action-tj-actionsch... semgrep.dev · CVE Record https://semgrep.dev/blog/2025/popular-github-action-tj-actionschanged...
- news.ycombinator.com/item news.ycombinator.com · CVE Record https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43368870
Show 14 more references
- web.archive.org/web/20250315060250/https://github.com/tj-act... web.archive.org · CVE Record https://web.archive.org/web/20250315060250/https://github.com/tj-acti...
- news.ycombinator.com/item news.ycombinator.com · CVE Record https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43367987
- GitHub — rackerlabs/genestack github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/rackerlabs/genestack/pull/903
- GitHub — chains-project/maven-lockfile github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/chains-project/maven-lockfile/pull/1111
- sysdig.com/blog/detecting-and-mitigating-the-tj-actions... sysdig.com · CVE Record https://sysdig.com/blog/detecting-and-mitigating-the-tj-actions-chang...
- GitHub — espressif/arduino-esp32 github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/issues/11127
- GitHub — modal-labs/modal-examples github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/modal-labs/modal-examples/issues/1100
- GitHub — tj-actions/changed-files github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/tj-actions/changed-files/issues/2464
- GitHub — tj-actions/changed-files github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/tj-actions/changed-files/blob/45fb12d7a8bedb4da423...
- wiz.io/blog/github-action-tj-actions-changed-files-... wiz.io · CVE Record https://www.wiz.io/blog/github-action-tj-actions-changed-files-supply...
- stream.security/post/github-action-supply-chain-attack-expos... stream.security · CVE Record https://www.stream.security/post/github-action-supply-chain-attack-ex...
- sweet.security/blog/cve-2025-30066-tj-actions-supply-chain-... sweet.security · CVE Record https://www.sweet.security/blog/cve-2025-30066-tj-actions-supply-chai...
- GitHub — tj-actions/changed-files github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/tj-actions/changed-files/issues/2477
- blog.gitguardian.com/compromised-tj-actions blog.gitguardian.com · CVE Record https://blog.gitguardian.com/compromised-tj-actions/
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2025-03-18 00:00 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2025-03-18 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-03-18 14:33:29 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Embedded Malicious Code
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2025-03-18 14:33:29 UTC · 1 stars
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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14:33 UTC over 1 year ago14:33 UTC · over 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2025-30066
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"title": "tj-actions changed-files before 46 allows remote attackers to discover secret...",
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.6,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}