Vulnerability Description
Pipelines-as-Code is a CI/CD system that lets users define Tekton pipelines in source code repositories. Prior to 0.37.8, 0.39.6, 0.42.1, and 0.48.0, a GitHub App installation token created during webhook processing is not scoped to the repository that triggered the event when the App is installed across multiple repositories. A user with push access to one repository can submit a PipelineRun containing a pipelinesascode.tekton.dev/task remote task annotation that targets a private repository in the same installation. When ScopeTokenToListOfRepos returns no explicit scope, the missing triggering repository ID leaves the token able to access the entire installation. Pipelines-as-Code resolves and inlines the remote private task with that token, disclosing the repository's Tekton definitions. The demonstrated impact is read-only and does not provide write access. This issue is fixed in versions 0.37.8, 0.39.6, 0.42.1, and 0.48.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/tektoncd/pipelines-as-code/commit/001782829e82b83ecb3da903f5a
- https://github.com/tektoncd/pipelines-as-code/commit/40813976a77920feaf52671320d
- https://github.com/tektoncd/pipelines-as-code/commit/ac6fded6dfb69ade7197d4eeed6
- https://github.com/tektoncd/pipelines-as-code/commit/e0c4a11ea3800ab9d26cf3a8ae9
- https://github.com/tektoncd/pipelines-as-code/releases/tag/v0.37.8
- https://github.com/tektoncd/pipelines-as-code/releases/tag/v0.39.6
- https://github.com/tektoncd/pipelines-as-code/releases/tag/v0.42.1
- https://github.com/tektoncd/pipelines-as-code/releases/tag/v0.48.0
- https://github.com/tektoncd/pipelines-as-code/security/advisories/GHSA-6f2p-296r
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-54168?
CVE-2026-54168 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Pipelines-as-Code is a CI/CD system that lets users define Tekton pipelines in source code repositories. Prior to 0.37.8, 0.39.6, 0.42.1, and 0.48.0, a GitHub App installation token created during web...
How severe is CVE-2026-54168?
CVE-2026-54168 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-54168?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.