CVE-2024-48908

lychee-action vulnerable to arbitrary code injection in composite action

Description

lychee link checking action checks links in Markdown, HTML, and text files using lychee. Prior to version 2.0.2, there is a potential attack of arbitrary code injection vulnerability in lychee-setup of the composite action at action.yml. This issue has been patched in version 2.0.2.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: lycheeverse lychee-action
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/lycheeverse/lychee-action/security/advisories/GHSA-65rg-554r-9j5x
https://github.com/lycheeverse/lychee-action/commit/7cd0af4c74a61395d455af97419279d86aafaede

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-48908?
CVE-2024-48908 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-48908?
To fix CVE-2024-48908, 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-2024-48908 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-48908 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-2024-48908?
CVE-2024-48908 affects lycheeverse lychee-action.
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