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• created local .github/CODEOWNERS from remote .github/CODEOWNERS

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upbound/configuration-aws-network #94

Change Summary:

• Adding a symbolic link for CODEOWNERS file that points to a parent directory's CODEOWNERS file (../../.github/CODEOWNERS)

Potential Vulnerabilities:

• File: .github/CODEOWNERS:1
• Code: ../../.github/CODEOWNERS
• Explanation: Path traversal in symbolic links could potentially expose files outside the intended directory structure. The double dot notation (../) allows navigation up the directory tree, which could be a security concern if not properly validated.

Code Smells:

• File: .github/CODEOWNERS
• Code: ../../.github/CODEOWNERS
• Explanation: Having symbolic links to files outside the repository's root directory can make the codebase harder to maintain and understand. It creates hidden dependencies that might not be immediately obvious to developers.

Debug Logs:

No debug logs found in the changes.

Unintended Consequences:

• File: .github/CODEOWNERS:1
• Code: ../../.github/CODEOWNERS
• Explanation: If the parent directory's CODEOWNERS file is moved, renamed, or deleted, this symbolic link will break, potentially disrupting code ownership rules and review processes.
• Additionally, different environments or operating systems might handle symbolic links differently, which could cause inconsistencies in the CODEOWNERS functionality.

Risk Score: 4

The risk score is moderate (4/10) because while symbolic links to parent directories can introduce maintenance challenges and potential security concerns, CODEOWNERS is a GitHub-specific file used for access control, and GitHub generally handles these scenarios safely. However, the reliance on external files through directory traversal warrants careful consideration.