CVE-2025-30154
Published: March 24, 2025
Official Description
reviewdog action-setup GitHub Action contains an embedded malicious code vulnerability that dumps exposed secrets to Github Actions Workflow Logs.
CISA KEV Advisory
reviewdog/action-setup GitHub Action Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability
reviewdog action-setup GitHub Action contains an embedded malicious code vulnerability that dumps exposed secrets to Github Actions Workflow Logs.
Apply mitigations as set forth in the CISA instructions linked below. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in the reviewdog action-setup GitHub Action allows sensitive information, such as secrets, to be exposed in GitHub Actions Workflow Logs. Given its high severity and confirmed exploitation in the wild, immediate attention is required to prevent unauthorized access to critical credentials. The EPSS score of 0.15395 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This indicates a high and immediate threat.
Review and update your GitHub Actions workflows to ensure the reviewdog action-setup is not exposing sensitive data. Implement best practices for secret management in CI/CD pipelines.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-30154 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2025-30154 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-30154 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1