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The Pwn Request Reckoning: What Still Works Against GitHub Actions

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The Pwn Request Reckoning: What Still Works Against GitHub Actions

GitHub Actions pull_request_target workflows remain exploitable despite 2026 security improvements that restrict untrusted code execution. The attack surface has narrowed but organizations can still face compromised workflows through remaining vectors that merit proactive auditing.

Why it matters: Development teams using GitHub Actions workflows need to audit their pull_request_target configurations today, as residual vulnerabilities could enable attackers to access repository secrets, inject malicious code, or compromise the build pipeline.

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