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# [The "Pwn-Request": How a Single Misconfigured Setting Can Expose Your GitHub Project](https://aviii.hashnode.dev/the-pwn-request?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A Security Researcher's Guide to Auditing CI/CD and Repository Security

Sep 26, 2025 · 10 min read · aviii.hashnode.dev  
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