Ensure force push code to branches is denied

HighLevel 1Manual reviewsupply-chain

Description

The “force push” option allows users with “push” permissions to force their changes directly to the branch without a pull request, and thus should be disabled. The “force push” option allows users to override the existing code with their own code. This can lead to both intentional and unintentional data loss, as well as data infection with malicious code. Disabling the “force push” option prohibits users from forcing their changes to the main branch, which ultimately prevents malicious code from entering source code. Note Users cannot “force push” to protected branches.

How it is checked

Audit method: Manual review

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For each repository in use, validate that no one can “force push” code.

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

For each repository in use, block the option to “force push” code.

Properties

Operating systems: Any
Tags: branch-protectiondevsecopssupply-chain
Reference: CIS Software Supply Chain Security Guide Benchmark v1.0.0 - 1.1.16 Ensure force push code to branches is denied