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Potential fix for https://github.com/Samyssmile/edux/security/code-scanning/2

To fix the problem, explicitly set the permissions block in the workflow file to restrict the GITHUB_TOKEN to the minimum required privileges. Since this workflow only checks out code and builds it (does not appear to require write access to the repository or to issues/pull-requests), the minimal permission required is contents: read. This can be set at the workflow level (applies to all jobs) or at the job level (applies only to the build job). The best practice is to add it at the workflow level, just after the name and before the on block, to ensure all jobs inherit these minimal permissions unless overridden.

What to change:

  • In .github/workflows/gradle.yml, add the following block after the name: Build line and before the on: block:
    permissions:
      contents: read
  • No additional imports, methods, or definitions are needed.

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@Samyssmile Samyssmile marked this pull request as ready for review August 13, 2025 07:24
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Pull Request Overview

This PR addresses a security code scanning alert by adding explicit permissions to a GitHub Actions workflow. The change restricts the GITHUB_TOKEN to minimal required privileges for security best practices.

Key Changes

  • Added explicit permissions block to limit GITHUB_TOKEN access to read-only content permissions

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