GitHub Chaos: Token Theft Sparks Supply Chain Fiasco, Coinbase Dodges the Bullet
A supply chain attack compromised the tj-actions/changed-files GitHub action, impacting 218 repositories. The breach originated from a stolen token in a spotbugs workflow. While aiming for GitHub projects linked to Coinbase, the attack inadvertently exposed secrets across multiple repositories. The incident highlights the vulnerability of software supply chains.
Hot Take:
Who knew a single token could wreak such havoc? This attack is a reminder that in the world of cybersecurity, your secrets are only as safe as your weakest link. It’s like finding out your front door key was actually under the doormat the whole time. Oops!
Key Points:
- A supply chain attack compromised tj-actions/changed-files, affecting 218 GitHub repositories.
- The attack originated from a stolen token in the spotbugs workflow, linked to Coinbase projects.
- GitHub Actions were tampered with, exposing CI/CD secrets in build logs.
- Initial estimates of 23,000 compromised repositories were later corrected to just 218.
- The saga led to the identification of CVE-2025-30066 and further scrutiny by security agencies.
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