CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe @backstage/plugin-techdocs-node package is vulnerable to remote code execution due to improperly handled markdown extensions in the mkdocs.yml file, allowing authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands on the TechDocs build host. Organizations using Backstage versions prior to 1.14.6 should prioritize patching to mitigate this risk, especially those allowing user-generated content in their documentation processes. Immediate updates to versions 1.14.6 or 1.15.4 are recommended to address this critical vulnerability.
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Original NVD Description
Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals. Prior to 1.14.6, the @backstage/plugin-techdocs-node package is affected by remote code execution via crafted markdown_extensions in techdocs mkdocs.yml. An authenticated user who can register catalog entities can provide a crafted mkdocs.yml causing arbitrary OS command execution on the TechDocs build host when the docs are built. This issue is fixed in versions 1.14.6 and 1.15.4.
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