CVE-2026-24047
@backstage/cli-common has a possible `resolveSafeChildPath` Symlink Chain Bypass
Description
Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals, and @backstage/cli-common provides config loading functionality used by the backend and command line interface of Backstage. Prior to version 0.1.17, the `resolveSafeChildPath` utility function in `@backstage/backend-plugin-api`, which is used to prevent path traversal attacks, failed to properly validate symlink chains and dangling symlinks. An attacker could bypass the path validation via symlink chains (creating `link1 → link2 → /outside` where intermediate symlinks eventually resolve outside the allowed directory) and dangling symlinks (creating symlinks pointing to non-existent paths outside the base directory, which would later be created during file operations). This function is used by Scaffolder actions and other backend components to ensure file operations stay within designated directories. This vulnerability is fixed in `@backstage/backend-plugin-api` version 0.1.17. Users should upgrade to this version or later. Some workarounds are available. Run Backstage in a containerized environment with limited filesystem access and/or restrict template creation to trusted users.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 21, 2026, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 21, 2026, 11:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade @backstage/backend-plugin-api to version 0.1.17 or later.
- Restrict template creation to trusted users.
- Limit filesystem access in containerized environments.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-24047.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/backstage/backstage/commit/ae4dd5d1572a4f639e1a466fd982656b50f8e692 | |
| https://github.com/backstage/backstage/security/advisories/GHSA-2p49-45hj-7mc9 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals, and @backstage/cli-common provides config loading functionality used by the backend and command line interface of Backstage. Prior to version 0.1.17, the `resolveSafeChildPath` utility function in `@backstage/backend-plugin-api`, which is used to prevent path traversal attacks, failed to properly validate symlink chains and dangling symlinks. An attacker could bypass the path validation via symlink chains (creating `link1 → link2 → /outside` where intermediate symlinks eventually resolve outside the allowed directory) and dangling symlinks (creating symlinks pointing to non-existent paths outside the base directory, which would later be created during file operations). This function is used by Scaffolder actions and other backend components to ensure file operations stay within designated directories. This vulnerability is fixed in `@backstage/backend-plugin-api` version 0.1.17. Users should upgrade to this version or later. Some workarounds are available. Run Backstage in a containerized environment with limited filesystem access and/or restrict template creation to trusted users. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-59 Added CWE CWE-61 Added Reference https://github.com/backstage/backstage/commit/ae4dd5d1572a4f639e1a466fd982656b50f8e692 Added Reference https://github.com/backstage/backstage/security/advisories/GHSA-2p49-45hj-7mc9