CVE-2021-43783

Path Traversal in @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend

Published Nov 29, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.5 High EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
@backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend is the backend for the default Backstage software templates. In affected versions a malicious actor with write access to a registered scaffolder template is able to manipulate the template in a way that writes files to arbitrary paths on the scaffolder-backend host instance. This vulnerability can in some situation also be exploited through user input when executing a template, meaning you do not need write access to the templates. This method will not allow the attacker to control the contents of the injected file however, unless the template is also crafted in a specific way that gives control of the file contents. This vulnerability is fixed in version `0.15.14` of the `@backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend`. This attack is mitigated by restricting access and requiring reviews when registering or modifying scaffolder templates.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-2554 @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend is the backend for the default Backstage software templates. In affected versions a malicious actor with write access to a registered scaffolder template is able to manipulate the template in a way that writes files to arbitrary paths on the scaffolder-backend host instance. This vulnerability can in some situation also be exploited through user input when executing a template, meaning you do not need write access to the templates. This method will not allow the attacker to control the contents of the injected file however, unless the template is also crafted in a specific way that gives control of the file contents. This vulnerability is fixed in version `0.15.14` of the `@backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend`. This attack is mitigated by restricting access and requiring reviews when registering or modifying scaffolder templates.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-mg3m-f475-28hv Path Traversal in @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Linuxfoundation
Linuxfoundation backstage
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:backstage:backstage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:backstage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Backstage
Backstage backstage
Linuxfoundation
Linuxfoundation backstage
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 4:03 AM
Reserved
Nov 16, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Nov 29, 2021, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:11 AM