CVE-2026-106560

Backstage: Improper repository path validation in a Scaffolder backend module

MEDIUM
6.5
CVSS Score
Published: October 7, 2026 at 02:50 PM UTC
Updated: October 16, 2026 at 03:05 PM UTC
4 products affected across 2 vendorsBackstagebackstage\/plugin-scaffolder-backend-module-confluence-to-markdownBackstage

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Severity
MEDIUM6.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%
SSVC
No known exploit

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

References (3)

x_refsource_CONFIRMMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/backstage/backstage/security/advisories/GHSA-2cmg-v53w-8xfp
x_refsource_MISCPatchRelease Notes
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/backstage/backstage/releases/tag/v1.54.6

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-22

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