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CVE-2025-54416

9.1 · CRITICAL

tj-actions/branch-names is a Github actions repository that contains workflows to retrieve branch or tag names with support for all events.

Published Jul 26, 2025CWE-77EPSS 0.65%

Overview

CVE-2025-54416 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 26, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

tj-actions/branch-names is a Github actions repository that contains workflows to retrieve branch or tag names with support for all events. In versions 8.2.1 and below, a critical vulnerability has been identified in the tj-actions/branch-names' GitHub Action workflow which allows arbitrary command execution in downstream workflows. This issue arises due to inconsistent input sanitization and unescaped output, enabling malicious actors to exploit specially crafted branch names or tags. While internal sanitization mechanisms have been implemented, the action outputs remain vulnerable, exposing consuming workflows to significant security risks. This is fixed in version 9.0.0

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/tj-actions/branch-names/commit/e497ceb8ccd43fd9573cf2e375216625bc411d1fGitHubgithub.com/tj-actions/branch-names/releases/tag/v9.0.0GitHubgithub.com/tj-actions/branch-names/security/advisories/GHSA-gq52-6phf-x2r6GitHubgithub.com/tj-actions/branch-names/security/advisories/GHSA-gq52-6phf-x2r6

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-54416?

CVE-2025-54416 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 26, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-54416?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-54416?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-54416?

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