CVE-2023-42798

AutomataCI Release Job Can Revert Repo to First Commit

Description

AutomataCI is a template git repository equipped with a native built-in semi-autonomous CI tools. An issue in versions 1.4.1 and below can let a release job reset the git root repository to the first commit. Version 1.5.0 has a patch for this issue. As a workaround, make sure the `PROJECT_PATH_RELEASE` (e.g. `releases/`) directory is manually and actually `git cloned` properly, making it a different git repostiory from the root git repository.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: ChewKeanHo AutomataCI
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/ChewKeanHo/AutomataCI/security/advisories/GHSA-6q23-vhhg-8h89 vendor advisory
https://github.com/ChewKeanHo/AutomataCI/issues/93 patch issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42798?
CVE-2023-42798 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42798?
To fix CVE-2023-42798, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-42798 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42798 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-42798?
CVE-2023-42798 affects ChewKeanHo AutomataCI.
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