GitHub Actions is a useful automation layer for build, test, release, and operational tasks, but it also creates a new trust boundary. If a workflow is too permissive, an attacker who can influence a pull request, a third-party action, or a runner environment may be able to steal tokens, read secrets, or alter build outputs….
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