Bug 2547216 (CVE-2026-106500)

Summary: CVE-2026-106500 @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend: @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend: Unauthorized file manipulation via improper task state validation
Product: [Other] Security Response Reporter: OSIDB Bzimport <bzimport>
Component: vulnerabilityAssignee: Product Security DevOps Team <prodsec-dev>
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Version: unspecifiedCC: abarbaro, alizardo, dschmidt, jchui, jhe, jlanda, kshier, ktsao, nboldt, oaljalju, psrna, rbobbitt, simaishi, stcannon, yguenane
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A flaw was found in @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend. Due to improper task state validation, an authenticated user with permissions to create and access Scaffolder tasks can affect files accessible to the Backstage backend under specific timing and deployment conditions. If the backend application files are writable, this issue can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the backend environment.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-10-06 21:42:11 UTC 
Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals. Prior to 3.3.1, 3.4.1, 4.0.3 and 4.1.0, the @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend package is affected by improper task state validation in scaffolder backend. An authenticated user with permission to create and access Scaffolder tasks may, under specific timing and deployment conditions, affect files accessible to the Backstage backend. If backend application files are writable, the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the backend may be compromised. This issue is fixed in versions 3.3.1, 3.4.1, 4.0.3 and 4.1.0.