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fix(ci): codeql-action v4.38.1 -> v4.38.0 SHA pin + dependabot hold (estate-wide startup_failure) - #81

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Summary

Estate-wide incident: github/codeql-action v4.38.1 fails GitHub workflow startup on every repo that took it — CodeQL/Hypatia runs die with startup_failure, zero jobs dispatched, no error text via the API. Full investigation + evidence chain: nexia-list#100.

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  • codeql-action/* refs (tag @v4.38.1 or SHA 1c5b675…) re-pinned to the v4.38.0 commit b96794f015dfd88f77b49b1c93e0fa7110f94c63 (green on deed-ecosystem; satisfies SHA-pin policy).
  • actions.lock re-keyed where present (dependabot bumps uses: without regenerating the lock → governance linter failure).
  • dependabot.yml: full hold on github/codeql-action — scoped versions: ignores do NOT hold on this path (nexia-list#101 re-raised the bump in SHA form within an hour, copying the inline warning comment verbatim while swapping the SHA).

Canonical fix at the estate origin: standards#973. Batch-mates: nexia-list#100 (merged), hypatia#828, vexometer#90, rsr-template-repo#191, empty-linter#99, modshells#119, plasma-parser-writer#98, robodog-defensive-systems-lab#145, twingate-helm-deploy#138, wokelang#147, laniakea#91, maa-framework#198, methodologies#92, rpa-elysium#134, scripts#136, universal-chat-extractor#165, verisimdb#280. Lift the hold once upstream clears 4.38.1 or a canary verifies green.

v4.38.1 (tag AND commit SHA 1c5b675) fails GitHub workflow-startup
validation estate-wide (startup_failure, zero jobs). Investigation:
nexia-list#100. Rollback to v4.38.0 commit
b96794f015dfd88f77b49b1c93e0fa7110f94c63; actions.lock re-keyed where
present; dependabot held unconditionally. Canonical: standards#973.
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  • Chores
    • Updated automated security scanning to use a verified, fixed release.
    • Temporarily held further updates to the scanning tooling until a cleared release is available.
    • No changes to user-facing functionality.

Walkthrough

The PR pins CodeQL workflow steps to the v4.38.0 commit and adds a Dependabot ignore rule for the blocked v4.38.1 update.

Changes

CodeQL action pinning

Layer / File(s) Summary
CodeQL action pin and update policy
.github/dependabot.yml, .github/workflows/codeql.yml
The workflow steps use a fixed commit SHA for v4.38.0. Dependabot ignores github/codeql-action updates while v4.38.1 remains blocked.

Priority: ➖ Normal

Estimated code review effort: 1 (Trivial) | ~5 minutes

Change: Bug fix

Merge Risk: ⚪ Minimal · up to 5661a

The CodeQL workflow is restored to the verified v4.38.0 commit, while Dependabot is prevented from reintroducing the failing release. No merge-blocking risk remains.

🚥 Pre-merge checks | ✅ 4 | ❌ 1

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Description check ⚠️ Warning The description provides a clear summary and detailed change list. It omits the required RSR Quality Checklist and Testing sections, including test results. The Screenshots section is also absent, alt… Add the RSR Quality Checklist with each applicable item marked, add a Testing section with the commands and results, and state that screenshots are not applicable or include relevant output. Ensure the description follows the repository tem…
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Title check ✅ Passed The title clearly identifies the CodeQL rollback, SHA pin, and Dependabot hold. It is specific and related to the main change, although it is slightly long.
Docstring Coverage ✅ Passed No functions found in the changed files to evaluate docstring coverage. Skipping docstring coverage check. Docstring coverage is scoped to functions touched by this diff. Analyzed 0 functions across 0…
Linked Issues check ✅ Passed Check skipped because no linked issues were found for this pull request.
Out of Scope Changes check ✅ Passed Check skipped because no linked issues were found for this pull request.
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Explanation

The description provides a clear summary and detailed change list. It omits the required RSR Quality Checklist and Testing sections, including test results. The Screenshots section is also absent, although it is optional when not applicable.

Resolution

Add the RSR Quality Checklist with each applicable item marked, add a Testing section with the commands and results, and state that screenshots are not applicable or include relevant output. Ensure the description follows the repository template headings and structure.

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hyperpolymath merged commit 5c5d482 into main Sep 22, 2026
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