CVE-2021-41151: Path Traversal in @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend

Published Oct 18, 2021
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Updated

Backstage is an open platform for building developer portals. In affected versions A malicious actor could read sensitive files from the environment where Scaffolder Tasks are run. The attack is executed by crafting a custom Scaffolder template with a github:publish:pull-request action and a particular source path. When the template is executed the sensitive files would be included in the published pull request. This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that an attacker would need access to create and register templates in the Backstage catalog, and that the attack is very visible given that the exfiltration happens via a pull request. The vulnerability is patched in the 0.15.9 release of @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend.

Affected Software

1 affected component
linuxfoundation Backstage>=0.9.4<0.15.9

Event History

Oct 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2021-41151.

2

What is Backstage?

Backstage is an open platform for building developer portals.

3

What can a malicious actor do with this vulnerability?

A malicious actor could read sensitive files from the environment where Scaffolder Tasks are run.

4

How is the attack executed?

The attack is executed by crafting a custom Scaffolder template with a `github:publish:pull-request` action and a particular payload.

5

How can I mitigate this vulnerability?

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update Backstage to version 0.15.9 or above.

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