CVE-2026-106502

What it is

Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals. Prior to 4.1.0, the @backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend package could expose sensitive information in Scaffolder task failure events. Under specific template and failure conditions, an authenticated user may retrieve backend-managed credentials used during task execution from affected task events. This issue is fixed in version 4.1.0.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-10-06 22:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-13 14:38 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-10-06 22:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-13 14:38 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-532 · Secrets in logs

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Linuxfoundation backstage\/plugin-scaffolder-backend < 4.1.0
• Linuxfoundation Backstage < 1.54.6

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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