fix: Potential fix for code scanning alert no. 12: Workflow does not contain permissions #302
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Pull request overview
This PR addresses a code scanning security alert by adding explicit permissions to the test_examples.yml GitHub Actions workflow. The workflow is restricted to read-only access on repository contents (permissions: contents: read), following the principle of least privilege. This is consistent with the security pattern already established in other workflows in the repository.
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permissionsblock withcontents: readto the test examples workflow - Aligns the workflow with security best practices by explicitly limiting GITHUB_TOKEN permissions
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Potential fix for https://github.com/DevCycleHQ/go-server-sdk/security/code-scanning/12
To fix this issue, we need to add a
permissionsblock at the workflow or job level, restricting the GITHUB_TOKEN to read-only access on repository contents. The most common place to add this is at the root of the workflow file (just after thename:key), which will apply these permissions to all jobs unless otherwise overridden. The recommended setting ispermissions: contents: read, which provides the necessary read permissions for typical CI setup and test jobs. Only the.github/workflows/test_examples.ymlfile needs to be edited, specifically by adding the permissions block at the top.Suggested fixes powered by Copilot Autofix. Review carefully before merging.