detecting-supply-chain-attacks-in-ci-cd

Detect supply chain attack vectors in GitHub Actions CI/CD workflows.

2|Updated Jun 5, 2026
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Skill: detecting-supply-chain-attacks-in-ci-cd
Source: https://github.com/balsm-health/Balsm-AI/tree/main/plugin/skills/detecting-supply-chain-attacks-in-ci-cd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/balsm-health/Balsm-AI --skill detecting-supply-chain-attacks-in-ci-cd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies potential supply chain attacks in GitHub Actions workflows and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring security hardening and incident investigation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Security Audit: Scans for unpinned actions, script injection, dependency confusion, and secrets exposure.
  • GitHub Actions Parsing: Utilizes PyGithub and YAML parsing to audit GitHub Actions workflows.
  • Use Case: When building detection rules or conducting incident response, use this Skill to automate the process of identifying vulnerabilities in your CI/CD pipelines.

Quick Start

Run the scan for supply chain attacks in your CI/CD pipeline with the command 'scan_for_supply_chain_attacks'.

Frequently Asked Questions about detecting-supply-chain-attacks-in-ci-cd

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I detect supply chain attacks in GitHub Actions workflows?

Detect supply chain attacks in GitHub Actions workflows by scanning for unpinned actions, script injection, dependency confusion, and secrets exposure. This Skill automates the security audit process using PyGithub and YAML parsing to identify vulnerabilities in your CI/CD pipelines.

What security risks exist in CI/CD pipelines that I need to audit?

CI/CD pipelines face security risks like unpinned actions, script injection, dependency confusion, and secrets exposure. Identifying these supply chain attack vectors requires parsing GitHub Actions workflows to ensure proper security hardening and incident investigation.

Do I need Python to scan for CI/CD dependency confusion and script injection?

Yes, you need Python 3.8+ to scan for CI/CD dependency confusion and script injection. The Skill utilizes Python dependencies like PyGithub and YAML parsing libraries to audit GitHub Actions workflows and identify supply chain vulnerabilities.

Can I automate incident response investigations for CI/CD security vulnerabilities?

You can automate incident response investigations for CI/CD security vulnerabilities by running automated security audits. The Skill scans GitHub Actions workflows to identify supply chain attack vectors, supporting DevSecOps and cybersecurity analysts in building detection rules.

What is the best way to secure CI/CD pipelines against dependency confusion?

The best way to secure CI/CD pipelines against dependency confusion is automated security auditing of GitHub Actions workflows. This Skill parses workflow configurations to detect unpinned actions and dependency confusion, providing hardening for your CI/CD pipelines.

Why should I pin GitHub Actions to prevent supply chain attacks?

You should pin GitHub Actions to prevent supply chain attacks because unpinned actions introduce severe security risks. This Skill identifies unpinned actions, script injection, and dependency confusion during automated CI/CD pipeline security audits.