1. Problem Description:

   • Currently, we lack an automated process to verify and ensure that the versions of security test tools defined in the config.yml file are up-to-date.

2. Steps to Reproduce:

   • N/A

3. Expected Behavior:

   • We need a GitHub Actions workflow that checks the versions of security test tools specified in our config.yml file against the latest available versions.

4. Current Behavior:

   • The versions of security test tools in our config.yml may become outdated over time, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities or issues in the testing process.

5. Proposed Changes:

   • Implement a GitHub Actions workflow that runs periodically or on pull requests.
   • The workflow should extract the tool versions from the config.yml file and compare them against the latest versions available.
   • If any tool version is outdated, the workflow should create a new GitHub issue to inform maintainers about the outdated tool and suggest an update.

6. Dependencies:

   • GitHub Actions must be enabled for the repository.
   • The workflow should include steps to parse the config.yml file and compare versions.

7. Testing:

   • Test the GitHub Actions workflow on a branch or forked repository to ensure it accurately detects outdated tool versions.

8. Documentation Updates:

   • Update the project documentation to inform contributors and maintainers about the new GitHub Actions workflow and its purpose.

9. Expected Impact:

   • The implementation of this workflow ensures that our security test tools are always using the latest versions, enhancing the security posture of the project.

Environment:

• GitHub Actions: Enabled
• Config File: .github/workflows/tools_version_check.yml

Note: Please ensure that the necessary permissions and API tokens are configured for GitHub Actions to access the repository and create issues.