deps:chore - update actions/checkout action to v6

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This PR contains the following updates:

Package	Type	Update	Change
actions/checkout	action	major	v3 → v6

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Release Notes

actions/checkout (actions/checkout)

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• url-helper.ts now leverages well-known environment variables by @​jww3 in #​1941
• Expand unit test coverage for isGhes by @​jww3 in #​1946

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Overall Summary

This Pull Request updates the version of the actions/checkout GitHub Action from v3 to v6 across all workflow files in the repository. The main goal is to ensure that all workflows use the latest stable and secure version of the checkout action, benefiting from recent bug fixes, security patches, and new features. No direct security issues are introduced by these changes; in fact, this upgrade is a best practice to reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities present in older versions.

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Changed Files and Their Updates

• .github/workflows/coverage.yml

  • Summary: Updated to use actions/checkout@v6 instead of @v3. Ensures the workflow uses the latest major version, which may include bug fixes, security patches, and new features.
  • Security: No direct concerns. Using the latest version helps mitigate known vulnerabilities.

• .github/workflows/license.yaml

  • Summary: Changed the checkout step from v3 to v6 in the license workflow, aligning with the latest stable release.
  • Security: No immediate issues. Updating reduces exposure to vulnerabilities found in previous versions.

• .github/workflows/lint.yml

  • Summary: Replaced actions/checkout@v3 with @v6 in the lint workflow, keeping it up-to-date with improvements and fixes.
  • Security: No new risks. The update may improve security by incorporating upstream patches.

• .github/workflows/security.yml

  • Summary: Upgraded checkout from v3 to v6 in the security workflow, ensuring access to the latest updates and enhancements.
  • Security: No new issues introduced. The upgrade is a best practice to avoid known vulnerabilities.

• .github/workflows/test.yml

  • Summary: Updated the test workflow to use actions/checkout@v6 instead of v3, maintaining compatibility and leveraging improvements.
  • Security: No direct concerns. Newer versions generally include recent security patches.

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Security Advice & Points of Attention

• Best Practice: Keeping GitHub Actions up-to-date is essential for maintaining CI/CD pipeline security.
• No Immediate Risks: No new vulnerabilities are introduced by these changes.
• Ongoing Maintenance: Continue monitoring for future updates to actions and dependencies to ensure ongoing security.

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In summary:
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