Fix for code scanning alert no. 1: Workflow does not contain permissions#7
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Fix for code scanning alert no. 1: Workflow does not contain permissions#7
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Potential fix for https://github.com/FOSSBilling/example-module/security/code-scanning/1
In general, the fix is to explicitly define a
permissions:block that grants only the minimal required access to theGITHUB_TOKEN. For this workflow, both jobs only need to read repository contents and tags/releases. They do not need to push commits, modify PRs, or interact with issues. Therefore,contents: readis sufficient for the entire workflow.The best fix without changing functionality is to add a root‑level
permissions:block (so it applies to all jobs) directly under thename:oron:section in.github/workflows/php-ci.yml. Set it tocontents: read, which mirrors the minimal suggested by CodeQL. There is no evidence that other scopes (likepull-requestsorissues) are needed, and none of the used actions document a requirement for write permissions in this use case. No additional methods, imports, or definitions are needed, since this is purely a YAML configuration change to the workflow file.Concretely:
.github/workflows/php-ci.yml.near the top of the file at workflow scope, e.g., after the
on:block (or directly aftername:; either is valid). This will ensure bothphpstanandphpstan-releasejobs run with a read‑onlyGITHUB_TOKEN, resolving the CodeQL finding.Suggested fixes powered by Copilot Autofix. Review carefully before merging.