FYI: Data from deleted GitHub repos may not actually be deleted
July 25, 2024 at 03:59PM Truffle Security researchers discovered a vulnerability termed CFOR, allowing data access from deleted GitHub repository forks. Accessing a deleted commit through the original repo’s fork poses security risks. GitHub views this as an intended feature, not a flaw. The platform contains lingering “dangling commits” even after deletion. Truffle Security advises … Read more