QID 997456

Date Published: 2024-02-26

QID 997456: NodeJs (Npm) Security Update for @backstage/backend-common (GHSA-2fc9-xpp8-2g9h)

Paths checks with the resolveSafeChildPath utility were not exhaustive enough, leading to risk of path traversal vulnerabilities if symlinks can be injected by attackers.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.7 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-2fc9-xpp8-2g9h for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 997456

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-2fc9-xpp8-2g9h @backstage/backend-common URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-2fc9-xpp8-2g9h