CVE-2026-118762: Monkeytype: fork PR can execute code with elevated GITHUB_TOKEN
- Is it exploited?
Not on CISA's list. CISA has not added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog as of . If CISA adds it, this page shows it as known exploited.
- How likely is exploitation in the next 30 days?
- 0.3%
EPSS score, percentile 25.3 of all scored records. A probability estimated by FIRST, not a report of exploitation.
CISA's SSVC assessment in the CVE record lists exploitation as poc.
- How severe?
- 9.3 Critical
CVSS v3.1 base score, given by the CNA
- What should I do?
CISA has set no required action, because the vulnerability is not in KEV.
No patch or vendor advisory is listed in the CVE record. Check monkeytypegame's advisories.
- Which versions are affected?
Affected
- < 26.43.0
Source: CISA KEV 2026.11.10, as of ; FIRST EPSS, as of ; CVE List, as of . About the data.
Description
Monkeytype: fork PR can execute code with elevated GITHUB_TOKEN
Monkeytype is a minimalistic and customizable typing test. Prior to 26.43.0, the .github/workflows/fix-formatting.yml workflow runs on pull_request_target with repository write permissions, checks out a fork pull request, installs dependencies from the fork's package.json, and invokes the fork-controlled oxfmt binary. Because actions/checkout persists the elevated GITHUB_TOKEN in Git configuration until after untrusted code executes, an external contributor whose pull request receives the format label can run arbitrary code, read or exfiltrate the token, and push repository content or modify pull requests and issues. The issue affects the repository CI workflow, not the Monkeytype application or user data. This issue is fixed in version 26.43.0.
Source: CVE List, as of . About the data.
What to do
Advisories and patches
No patch, vendor advisory or mitigation is listed in the CVE record. Check monkeytypegame's own security advisories for a fix, and compare your version with the affected versions below.
This summary is based on the CVE record as of . Check the vendor's advisory before you act: affected versions and fixes can change.
Affected products and versions
Versions by product, as listed in the CVE record (1 product)
| Status | Versions |
|---|---|
| Affected | < 26.43.0 |
Source: CVE List, as of . About the data.
Weakness
CWE-829
- CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere
CWE and CAPEC are maintained by MITRE; the entries are those named in the CVE record.
Timeline
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