GHSA-h563-xh25-x54q
Fix: argoproj/argo-workflows#6285GHSA-h563-xh25-x54q is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability in github.com/argoproj/argo-workflows/v3. 2 public exploit references exist, so weaponization risk is real. O3 Security confirms whether GHSA-h563-xh25-x54q is actually reachable in your code before you act, and blocks exploitation at runtime until you patch.
Workflow re-write vulnerability using input parameter
Real-World Exposure
github.com/argoproj/argo-workflows/v3Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Go packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.
Description
Impact
- Allow end-users to set input parameters, but otherwise expect workflows to be secure.
Patches
Not yet.
Workarounds
- Set
EXPRESSION_TEMPLATES=falsefor the workflow controller
References
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Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐹Go | github.com/argoproj/argo-workflows/v3 | ≥ 3.1.0&&< 3.1.6 | 3.1.6 |
Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for github.com/argoproj/argo-workflows/v3. O3's reachability analysis confirms whether the vulnerable code path is actually invoked in your application, so you act on real exposure instead of every transitive match.
Fix
Update github.com/argoproj/argo-workflows/v3 to 3.1.6 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-h563-xh25-x54q is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
How O3 protects you
O3 pinpoints whether GHSA-h563-xh25-x54q is reachable in your code and exactly where to fix it, then blocks exploitation in production at runtime until the patched version is deployed.
Tailored to GHSA-h563-xh25-x54q. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-h563-xh25-x54q in your dependencies?
O3 detects GHSA-h563-xh25-x54q across Go dependencies and uses function-level reachability to confirm whether the vulnerable code path is actually reachable — not just present. No false positives.