About this tag
The build environment tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about securing and managing development and build pipelines, particularly in the context of Microsoft tools. Recent content highlights CVE-2025-26646, a spoofing vulnerability affecting .NET, Visual Studio, and their Build Tools, which involves external control of file names or paths. This vulnerability could allow attackers to masquerade as legitimate processes over a network. Topics include protecting build integrity, understanding spoofing risks, and applying security updates. The tag is relevant for developers, IT professionals, and enterprise users working with Microsoft build environments who need to stay informed about vulnerabilities and best practices for secure software development.
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    GitHub Actions Updates 2025: New REST APIs & Windows Server Migration Guide

    GitHub Actions’ relentless pace of innovation shows no signs of slowing, with the latest announcement poised to reshape how developers and organizations manage workflow settings and automation environments. The recent unveiling of new REST APIs and a consequential migration of the...
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    • artifact retention automation build environment ci/cd devops github actions github migration github releases infrastructure as code integration microsoft platform update rest api security policies self-hosted runners windows server 2025 workflow workflow settings
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    CVE-2025-26646 Vulnerability: Protecting .NET and Visual Studio Build Integrity

    When Microsoft disclosed CVE-2025-26646—a spoofing vulnerability affecting .NET, Visual Studio, and their associated Build Tools—it immediately sent ripples throughout the developer and enterprise communities. At the heart of this vulnerability lies a deceptively simple but potentially...
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    • .net security build artifact integrity build environment build tools security cve-2025-26646 cybersecurity developer security file path microsoft vulnerabilities network security pipeline security secure coding security patch software security spoofing supply chain security threat mitigation visual studio vulnerability awareness
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    • Forum: Security Alerts