CVE-2023-30623: `embano1/wip` is a GitHub Action written in Bash

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-30623?

wip: upgrade to 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-30623 being exploited?

CVE-2023-30623 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-30623 affect?

CVE-2023-30623 affects wip. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). `embano1/wip` is a GitHub Action written in Bash. Prior to version 2, the `embano1/wip` action uses the `github.event.pull_request.title` parameter in an insecure way. The title parameter is used in a run statement - resulting in a command

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-30623?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-30623 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting wip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

`embano1/wip` is a GitHub Action written in Bash. Prior to version 2, the `embano1/wip` action uses the `github.event.pull_request.title` parameter in an insecure way. The title parameter is used in a run statement - resulting in a command injection vulnerability due to string interpolation. This vulnerability can be triggered by any user on GitHub. They just need to create a pull request with a commit message containing an exploit. (Note that f

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2023-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: wip project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-24 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wip project wip UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.0

Fixed in: 2.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wip || rpm -q wip || wip --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wip

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wip

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-30623?

wip: upgrade to 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-30623 being exploited?

CVE-2023-30623 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-30623 affect?

CVE-2023-30623 affects wip. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). `embano1/wip` is a GitHub Action written in Bash. Prior to version 2, the `embano1/wip` action uses the `github.event.pull_request.title` parameter in an insecure way. The title parameter is used in a run statement - resulting in a command

How urgent is CVE-2023-30623?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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