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github: Safer pull_request_target defaults for GitHub Actions checkout
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Sujith Quintelier
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June 19, 2026, 5:01 a.m.
github
GitHub Actions
Security
software development
Summary
GitHub is updating the default settings for the Actions checkout action in workflows triggered by pull_request_target to enhance security by preventing exposure of sensitive credentials to untrusted pull request code.
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