CVE-2025-30154: Reviewdog/action setup Multiple Reviewdog Actions Were Compromised Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qmg3-hpqr-gqvc
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CVSS 8.6
CWE-506
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-30154 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.6) multiple reviewdog actions were compromised vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Reviewdog/action setup libraries in the GitHub Actions ecosystem. The issue involves multiple reviewdog actions were compromised during a specific time period. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-30154 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-30154
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qmg3-hpqr-gqvc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.6
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Reviewdog/action setup
Package Ecosystem GitHub Actions
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.6

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2025-30154

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Reviewdog/action setup dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

reviewdog/action-setup fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade reviewdog/action-setup to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for reviewdog/action-setup

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-30154, inspect your project dependencies for Reviewdog/action setup:

inspect dependencies for reviewdog/action-setup

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Reviewdog/action setup in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code, where the product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature. In Reviewdog/action setup, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Summary `reviewdog/action-setup@v1` was compromised March 11, 2025, between 18:42 and 20:31 UTC, with malicious code added that dumps exposed secrets to Github Actions Workflow Logs. Other reviewdog actions that use `reviewdog/action-setup@v1` would also be compromised, regardless of version or pinning method: - reviewdog/action-shellcheck - reviewdog/action-composite-template - reviewdog/action-staticcheck - reviewdog/action-ast-grep - reviewdog/action-typos ### Details Malicious commit: https://github.com/reviewdog/action-setup/commit/f0d342d fix/retag via version upgrade: https://github.com/reviewdog/action-setup/commit/3f401fe See the detailed report from Wiz Research: [Wiz Blog Post](https://www.wiz.io/blog/new-github-action-supply-chain-attack-reviewdog-action-setup) and reviewdog maintainer annoucement: [reviewdog #2079](https://github.com/reviewdog/reviewdog/issues/2079)

CVE-2025-30154 Affected Reviewdog/action setup Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
reviewdog/action-setup
 GitHub Actions
1
All 1 versions
1
None specified

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/reviewdog/reviewdog/security/advisories/GHSA-qmg3-hpqr-gqvc
NVD — CVE-2025-30154 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-30154
Reviewdog/action setup Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/reviewdog/reviewdog/issues/2079
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/reviewdog/action-setup/commit/3f401fe1d58fe77e10d665ab713057375e39b887
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/reviewdog/action-setup/commit/f0d342d24037bb11d26b9bd8496e0808ba32e9ec
Reviewdog/action setup Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/reviewdog/reviewdog
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vul... WEB
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-30154
www.wiz.io/blog/new-github-act... WEB
https://www.wiz.io/blog/new-github-action-supply-chain-attack-reviewdog-action-setup

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-30154?
CVE-2025-30154 is a security vulnerability in Reviewdog/action setup involving Multiple Reviewdog actions were compromised during a specific time period under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Reviewdog/action setup versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: reviewdog/action-setup.
What version fixes CVE-2025-30154?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is reviewdog/action-setup affected?
Yes, reviewdog/action-setup is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-30154?
CVE-2025-30154 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-30154?
CVE-2025-30154 is classified under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code (The product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature.).
How can I check GitHub Actions dependencies for CVE-2025-30154?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for reviewdog/action-setup'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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