CVE-2026-118762

Critical

Description

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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.3
Exploit probability—
ProductMonkeytype
PublishedOct 29, 2026
First seenNov 4, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-829CWE-829

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

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ProductAffected versionsFixed in
monkeytypegame monkeytype< 26.43.0—

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