Potential fix for code scanning alert no. 1: Workflow does not contain permissions#437
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Potential fix for code scanning alert no. 1: Workflow does not contain permissions#437
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Potential fix for https://github.com/aws/aws-xray-sdk-java/security/code-scanning/1
To fix this issue, we should add the
permissionskey at the job or workflow level to explicitly set the minimum required permissions for the workflow. In this case, the workflow creates a GitHub release (for which thecontents: writepermission is needed) and potentially commits/tags, but there is no evidence it needs further permissions likeissuesorpull-requests. The best fix is to add:at the root of the workflow (just before or after
on:), so that all jobs inherit these minimal permissions unless further permissions are required later. This will ensure theGITHUB_TOKENused in actions has only the requiredcontents: writescope, in line with GitHub security best practices.Suggested fixes powered by Copilot Autofix. Review carefully before merging.