CVE-2026-106560
Backstage: Improper repository path validation in a Scaffolder backend module
Description
Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals. Prior to 0.3.25, the @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend-module-confluence-to-markdown package is affected by improper repository path validation in a scaffolder backend module. An authenticated user who can execute an affected template and control its repository file location may cause generated content to be written outside the task workspace, within locations writable by the Backstage backend process. This issue is fixed in version 0.3.25.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 7, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 7, 2026, 3:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-106560
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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 the @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend-module-confluence-to-markdown package.
- Ensure the package is updated to version 0.3.25 or later.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals. Prior to 0.3.25, the @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend-module-confluence-to-markdown package is affected by improper repository path validation in a scaffolder backend module. An authenticated user who can execute an affected template and control its repository file location may cause generated content to be written outside the task workspace, within locations writable by the Backstage backend process. This issue is fixed in version 0.3.25. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-22 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/106xxx/CVE-2026-106560.json">CVE-2026-106560</a> Added Reference https://github.com/backstage/backstage/commit/5f0000c1d0af05571e357926b3fa33a453337ff0 Added Reference https://github.com/backstage/backstage/releases/tag/v1.54.6 Added Reference https://github.com/backstage/backstage/security/advisories/GHSA-2cmg-v53w-8xfp