CVE-2024-26150
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.7 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-26150 is a vulnerability found in the `@backstage/backend-common` library, which is used for backends in Backstage developer portals. Versions prior to 0.21.1, 0.20.2, and 0.19.10 are affected by this vulnerability. The issue arises from inadequate path checks in the `resolveSafeChildPath` utility, potentially allowing attackers to exploit path traversal vulnerabilities if they can inject symlinks. The vulnerability has been patched in the mentioned versions of `@backstage/backend-common`. This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a base score of 8.7 and impacts both integrity and confidentiality. The exploitability score is 2.3, indicating a moderate level of difficulty for potential attackers, while the attack vector is through the network and requires high privileges to execute.
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