Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2025-30066
The short answer
CVE-2025-30066 affects tj-actions changed-files and is rated high (CVSS 8.6). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-03-18: attackers are using it, so patch it first. Fixed versions are published for tj-actions/changed-files (46.0.1).
What it is
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.)
Weakness: CWE-506.
Severity
8.6 high
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploited (CISA KEV)
Yes, since Mar 18, 2025
Federal due date Apr 8, 2025
EPSS, next 30 days
72%
Higher than 99% of scored CVEs
How it can be exploited
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- None
- Availability impact
- None
What CISA says to do
Apply mitigations as set forth in the CISA instructions linked below. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected packages and fixed versions
| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| tj-actions/changed-files | GitHub Actions | 46.0.1 | GHSA-mrrh-fwg8-r2c3 |
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Affected products
changed-files. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- blog.gitguardian.com/compromised-tj-actions/ ExploitThird Party Advisory
- github.com/chains-project/maven-lockfile/pull/1111 Issue Tracking
- github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/issues/11127 Issue Tracking
- github.com/github/docs/blob/962a1c8dccb8c0f66548b324e5b921b5e4fbc3d6/content/actions/security-for-github-actions/security-guides/security-hardening-for-github-actions.md?plain=1#L191-L193 Product
- github.com/modal-labs/modal-examples/issues/1100 Issue Tracking
- github.com/rackerlabs/genestack/pull/903 Issue Tracking
- github.com/tj-actions/changed-files/blob/45fb12d7a8bedb4da42342e52fe054c6c2c3fd73/README.md?plain=1#L20-L28 Product
- github.com/tj-actions/changed-files/issues/2463 Issue Tracking
- github.com/tj-actions/changed-files/issues/2464 Issue Tracking
- github.com/tj-actions/changed-files/issues/2477 Issue Tracking
- news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43367987 Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43368870 Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
Questions
Is CVE-2025-30066 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2025-30066 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-03-18, with a federal remediation due date of 2025-04-08.
How do I fix CVE-2025-30066?
Upgrade to a fixed version: tj-actions/changed-files (GitHub Actions) 46.0.1. CISA's required action: Apply mitigations as set forth in the CISA instructions linked below. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.
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