CVE-2026-106462: Backstage's scaffolder credential handling may allow unintended GitHub authentication fallback
Scaffolder actions that interact with source control systems may not consistently enforce the intended credential boundaries under certain configurations. An authenticated user could perform operations with broader access than intended.
References
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-29gx-h2m3-xw44
- github.com/backstage/backstage/commit/6fb2a41ea47da37eafe5ea744050
- github.com/backstage/backstage/commit/6fb2a41ea47da37eafe5ea744050ef90be6820c0
- github.com/backstage/backstage/releases/tag/v1.54.6
- github.com/backstage/backstage/security/advisories/GHSA-29gx-h2m3-xw44
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-106462
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