CVE-2024-46976: Circumvention of cross site scripting Protection in @backstage/plugin-techdocs-backend
First published: Tue Sep 17 2024(Updated: )
### Impact An attacker with control of the contents of the TechDocs storage buckets is able to inject executable scripts in the TechDocs content that will be executed in the victim's browser when browsing documentation or navigating to an attacker provided link. ### Patches This has been fixed in the 1.10.13 release of the `@backstage/plugin-techdocs-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-techdocs-backend | <1.10.13 | 1.10.13 |
| Backstage | <1.10.13 | |
| Backstage | <1.10.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-46976?
CVE-2024-46976 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows injection of executable scripts in TechDocs.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46976?
To fix CVE-2024-46976, upgrade to versions 1.10.13 or later of the affected package @backstage/plugin-techdocs-backend.
What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2024-46976?
CVE-2024-46976 facilitates cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through injected scripts executed in victims' browsers.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-46976?
CVE-2024-46976 affects versions of Backstage up to and including 1.10.12.
What components are specifically vulnerable in CVE-2024-46976?
CVE-2024-46976 specifically affects the TechDocs storage buckets within the Backstage platform.
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