CVE-2026-41414

Skim: Arbitrary code execution via pull_request_target fork checkout in pr.yml

HIGH
7.4
CVSS Score
Published: April 24, 2026 at 06:32 PM UTC
Updated: October 26, 2026 at 12:10 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorSkim

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Severity
HIGH7.4
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%
SSVC
PoC

Description

Skim is a fuzzy finder designed to through files, lines, and commands. The generate-files job in .github/workflows/pr.yml checks out attacker-controlled fork code and executes it via cargo run, with access to SKIM_RS_BOT_PRIVATE_KEY and GITHUB_TOKEN (contents:write). No gates prevent exploitation - any GitHub user can trigger this by opening a pull request from a fork. This vulnerability is fixed with commit bf63404ad51985b00ed304690ba9d477860a5a75.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 4.6.1

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (3)

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

7.4HIGHGitHub_M
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-94

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