CVE-2026-106503
Backstage: Scaffolder action input authorization bypass
Description
Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals. Prior to 3.3.1, 3.4.1, 4.0.3 and 4.1.0, the @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend package is affected by scaffolder action input authorization bypass. An authenticated user with access to affected Scaffolder templates could bypass configured action restrictions. Depending on integration credentials, this could grant unauthorized access to repositories and related source-control resources. This issue is fixed in versions 3.3.1, 3.4.1, 4.0.3 and 4.1.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 6, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 6, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-106503
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend to version 3.3.1 or later.
- Update to version 3.4.1, 4.0.3, or 4.1.0.
- Verify Scaffolder template action restrictions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals. Prior to 3.3.1, 3.4.1, 4.0.3 and 4.1.0, the @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend package is affected by scaffolder action input authorization bypass. An authenticated user with access to affected Scaffolder templates could bypass configured action restrictions. Depending on integration credentials, this could grant unauthorized access to repositories and related source-control resources. This issue is fixed in versions 3.3.1, 3.4.1, 4.0.3 and 4.1.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-284 Added CWE CWE-178 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/106xxx/CVE-2026-106503.json">CVE-2026-106503</a> Added Reference https://github.com/backstage/backstage/commit/11c1384c0649b8ab26391c6a4e4f34b80ab0d188 Added Reference https://github.com/backstage/backstage/commit/a91ed72d540e80b62a73b39bb1563ff5018d52d1 Added Reference https://github.com/backstage/backstage/commit/e307e4f487103d815e484291b3fda778ab9983bf Added Reference https://github.com/backstage/backstage/releases/tag/v1.49.6 Added Reference https://github.com/backstage/backstage/releases/tag/v1.50.5 Added Reference https://github.com/backstage/backstage/releases/tag/v1.54.6 Added Reference https://github.com/backstage/backstage/security/advisories/GHSA-hmp2-4m7g-22cv