Closed danstis closed 7 months ago
PR Description updated to latest commit (https://github.com/danstis/rmstale/commit/61e6616917a54104774eef11852dc5051bb62a22)
⏱️ Estimated effort to review [1-5] | 2, because the PR introduces a new GitHub Actions workflow which is relatively straightforward to understand. The workflow is focused on automating the submission of a winget package, and it uses PowerShell for scripting, which might require some specific knowledge to review thoroughly. However, the overall logic and the steps involved are clear and well-documented within the PR description, making it easier to review. |
🧪 Relevant tests | No |
🔍 Possible issues | Sensitive Information Exposure: The PR uses a secret (`${{ secrets.WINGET_PAT }}`) for authentication, which is good practice. However, it's crucial to ensure that this secret is adequately protected and has the minimal scope of permissions necessary to perform its function. |
Error Handling: The script does not appear to include explicit error handling. In the case of failures in any of the steps (e.g., fetching the latest release, downloading the wingetcreate tool, submitting the package), it would be beneficial to have clear error messages and possibly a rollback or cleanup mechanism. | |
Dependency on External URLs: The script directly downloads the wingetcreate tool from an external URL (`https://aka.ms/wingetcreate/latest`). While this is a practical approach, it introduces a dependency on the availability and integrity of this external resource. Consider verifying the integrity of the downloaded file to mitigate the risk of executing a tampered binary. | |
🔒 Security concerns | No additional security concerns beyond those mentioned in the possible issues section regarding sensitive information exposure and the dependency on external URLs. It's recommended to ensure that the GitHub secret used (`WINGET_PAT`) is securely managed and that its permissions are appropriately scoped. |
Category | Suggestions |
Enhancement |
Add error handling for the wingetcreate.exe download step.___ **Consider adding a step to check if thewingetcreate.exe download was successful before attempting to execute it. This can be done by checking the exit code of the iwr command. If the download fails, the workflow should fail gracefully instead of attempting to run a non-existent executable.** [.github/workflows/winget-submission.yml [29-30]](https://github.com/danstis/rmstale/pull/191/files#diff-7d855962b4887ece7bc4f20d0347d84534b0ed7e681789172e45511dcc68c6e8R29-R30) ```diff -iwr https://aka.ms/wingetcreate/latest -OutFile wingetcreate.exe +$downloadStatus = iwr https://aka.ms/wingetcreate/latest -OutFile wingetcreate.exe +if ($downloadStatus.StatusCode -ne 200) { + Write-Error "Failed to download wingetcreate.exe" + exit 1 +} .\wingetcreate.exe update $wingetPackage --submit --version $ver --urls $installerAmd64Url $installerArm64Url $installerX86Url --token $gitToken ``` |
Specify branches for the release event to avoid unnecessary workflow runs.___ **To ensure the workflow is only triggered for relevant events, consider specifying thebranches for the release event under the on section. This prevents unnecessary workflow runs on unrelated release events.** [.github/workflows/winget-submission.yml [5-6]](https://github.com/danstis/rmstale/pull/191/files#diff-7d855962b4887ece7bc4f20d0347d84534b0ed7e681789172e45511dcc68c6e8R5-R6) ```diff release: types: [published] + branches: + - main + - release/* ``` | |
Security |
Use a token with minimal permissions for enhanced security.___ **To improve security, consider using a more restricted token with the minimum requiredpermissions instead of a full access token. This minimizes potential damage in case the token is compromised.** [.github/workflows/winget-submission.yml [18]](https://github.com/danstis/rmstale/pull/191/files#diff-7d855962b4887ece7bc4f20d0347d84534b0ed7e681789172e45511dcc68c6e8R18-R18) ```diff +# Ensure WINGET_PAT has minimal permissions $gitToken = "${{ secrets.WINGET_PAT }}" ``` |
Best practice |
Validate installer URLs before proceeding with the wingetcreate update.___ **It's recommended to validate the URLs ($installerAmd64Url, $installerArm64Url,$installerX86Url) before proceeding with the wingetcreate update command. This ensures that the URLs are not empty and point to valid resources, reducing the risk of submission errors.** [.github/workflows/winget-submission.yml [30]](https://github.com/danstis/rmstale/pull/191/files#diff-7d855962b4887ece7bc4f20d0347d84534b0ed7e681789172e45511dcc68c6e8R30-R30) ```diff +if (-not $installerAmd64Url -or -not $installerArm64Url -or -not $installerX86Url) { + Write-Error "One or more installer URLs are empty." + exit 1 +} .\wingetcreate.exe update $wingetPackage --submit --version $ver --urls $installerAmd64Url $installerArm64Url $installerX86Url --token $gitToken ``` |
Add error handling for the wingetcreate update command.___ **Consider adding error handling for the wingetcreate update command to catch and handle anyerrors that may occur during the submission process. This can improve the robustness of the workflow and provide clearer feedback on failures.** [.github/workflows/winget-submission.yml [30]](https://github.com/danstis/rmstale/pull/191/files#diff-7d855962b4887ece7bc4f20d0347d84534b0ed7e681789172e45511dcc68c6e8R30-R30) ```diff -.\wingetcreate.exe update $wingetPackage --submit --version $ver --urls $installerAmd64Url $installerArm64Url $installerX86Url --token $gitToken +try { + .\wingetcreate.exe update $wingetPackage --submit --version $ver --urls $installerAmd64Url $installerArm64Url $installerX86Url --token $gitToken +} catch { + Write-Error "Failed to submit the winget package: $_" + exit 1 +} ``` |
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User description
Fixes #188
Type
enhancement
Description
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winget-submission.yml
Add GitHub Actions Workflow for Winget Package Submission
.github/workflows/winget-submission.yml
Repository.
GitHub release, download the latest wingetcreate tool, and submit the
package.