CVE-2021-43783

Published at:
2021-11-29T20:15:08.077

Global infos:

@backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend is the backend for the default Backstage software templates. In affected versions a malicious actor with write access to a registered scaffolder template is able to manipulate the template in a way that writes files to arbitrary paths on the scaffolder-backend host instance. This vulnerability can in some situation also be exploited through user input when executing a template, meaning you do not need write access to the templates. This method will not allow the attacker to control the contents of the injected file however, unless the template is also crafted in a specific way that gives control of the file contents. This vulnerability is fixed in version `0.15.14` of the `@backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend`. This attack is mitigated by restricting access and requiring reviews when registering or modifying scaffolder templates.

CVE Status: Analyzed

References:

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  • Metrics:

    AttributeValue
    Attack ComplexityLOW
    Attack VectorNETWORK
    Availability ImpactLOW
    Base Score8.5
    Base SeverityHIGH
    Confidentiality ImpactNONE
    Integrity ImpactHIGH
    Privileges RequiredLOW
    ScopeCHANGED
    User InteractionNONE
    Vector StringCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:L
    Exploitability Score3.1
    Impact Score4.7
    Source[email protected]
    TypeSecondary

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