Super-Linter
Actively maintainedsuper-linter/super-linter · MIT
Combination of multiple linters to run as a GitHub Action or standalone
★ 10.5k starsLast commit 9 days agoLatest v8.7.0
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Security signals
OpenSSF Scorecard6.1 / 10
SECURITY.md presentYes
Immutable releasesNot enabled
Known vulnerabilities1 advisory(ies)
- CVE-2026-25761high
Super-linter is vulnerable to command injection via crafted filenames in Super-linter Action
Published Feb 9, 2026
How to use it safely
Recommended: pin to commit SHA
uses: super-linter/super-linter@4ce20838b8ab83717e78138c5b3a1407148e0918 # v8.7.0Mutable tags like v8.7.0 can be rewritten to point at malicious commits. Pinning to the full commit SHA is the only reference GitHub guarantees immutable.
Full workflow example
steps: - uses: super-linter/super-linter@4ce20838b8ab83717e78138c5b3a1407148e0918 # v8.7.0
Score breakdown
Security (35%)53
Popularity (20%)84
Maintenance (30%)100
Reliability (15%)70