CVE-2024-45815

Prototype pollution in @backstage/plugin-catalog-backend

Description

Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals. A malicious actor with authenticated access to a Backstage instance with the catalog backend plugin installed is able to interrupt the service using a specially crafted query to the catalog API. This has been fixed in the `1.26.0` release of the `@backstage/plugin-catalog-backend`. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: backstage backstage
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/backstage/backstage/security/advisories/GHSA-3x3f-jcp3-g22j third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45815?
CVE-2024-45815 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-45815?
To fix CVE-2024-45815, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-45815 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-45815 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-45815?
CVE-2024-45815 affects backstage backstage.
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