CVE-2024-45815: Prototype pollution in @backstage/plugin-catalog-backend
First published: Tue Sep 17 2024(Updated: )
### Impact A malicious actor with authenticated access to a Backstage instance with the catalog backend plugin installed is able to interrupt the service using a specially crafted query to the catalog API. ### Patches This has been fixed in the `1.26.0` release of the `@backstage/plugin-catalog-backend` package. ### References If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: Open an issue in the [Backstage repository](https://github.com/backstage/backstage) Visit our Discord, linked to in [Backstage README](https://github.com/backstage/backstage)
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/@backstage/plugin-catalog-backend | <1.26.0 | 1.26.0 |
| Backstage | <1.26.0 | |
| Backstage | <1.26.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-45815?
CVE-2024-45815 has a high severity, as it allows authenticated users to interrupt the service.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45815?
To fix CVE-2024-45815, upgrade to version 1.26.0 or later of the Backstage catalog backend plugin.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2024-45815?
CVE-2024-45815 affects Backstage installations with the catalog backend plugin before version 1.26.0.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-45815?
Any malicious actor with authenticated access to a Backstage instance can exploit CVE-2024-45815.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-45815?
The impact of CVE-2024-45815 is that it can disrupt service by executing a specially crafted query to the catalog API.
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