CVE-2020-15272
Published:October 26, 2020
Updated:July 21, 2026
In the git-tag-annotation-action (open source GitHub Action) before version 1.0.1, an attacker can execute arbitrary (*) shell commands if they can control the value of [the "tag" input] or manage to alter the value of [the "GITHUB_REF" environment variable]. The problem has been patched in version 1.0.1. If you don't use the "tag" input you are most likely safe. The "GITHUB_REF" environment variable is protected by the GitHub Actions environment so attacks from there should be impossible. If you must use the "tag" input and cannot upgrade to "> 1.0.0" make sure that the value is not controlled by another Action.
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Contact UsCVSS v4
Base Score:
9.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
PASSIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
HIGH
Subsequent System Integrity
HIGH
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
8.7
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
EPSS
Base Score:
1.18