CVE-2026-106498: Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals

Routine

HIGH 7.7WATCHLISTUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-106498 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting backstage plugin-catalog-backend, backstage. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals. Prior to 3.5.1, 3.6.2, 3.7.2, 3.8.2 and 3.9.1, the @backstage/plugin-catalog-backend package is affected by improper url validation in catalog entity placeholder resolution. An authenticated Backstage user could craft a catalog entity with placeholder directives that reference resources outside the entity's source repository. Under certain configurations, this could allow access to da

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863, CWE-918
Published	2026-10-06
Last modified	2026-10-16

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: linuxfoundation

Last updated 2026-10-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-06 22:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-16 15:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linuxfoundation backstage plugin-catalog-backend UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.5.1 · >= 3.6.0 and < 3.6.2 · >= 3.7.0 and < 3.7.2 · >= 3.8.0 and < 3.8.2 · >= 3.9.0 and < 3.9.1

Fixed in: 3.5.1, 3.6.2, 3.7.2, 3.8.2, 3.9.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.6.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls backstage-plugin-catalog-backend

2. UPGRADE to 3.5.1

npm install backstage-plugin-catalog-backend@">=3.5.1"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.6.0

npm view backstage-plugin-catalog-backend versions npm install backstage-plugin-catalog-backend@"<3.6.0"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

linuxfoundation backstage UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.49.6 · >= 1.50.0 and < 1.50.5 · >= 1.51.0 and < 1.51.3 · >= 1.52.0 and < 1.53.2 · >= 1.54.0 and < 1.54.6

Fixed in: 1.49.6, 1.50.5, 1.51.3, 1.53.2, 1.54.6

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.50.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy backstage || rpm -q backstage || backstage --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.49.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade backstage

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade backstage

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.50.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison backstage sudo apt install backstage=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.50.0> sudo apt-mark hold backstage

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list backstage sudo dnf downgrade backstage-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.50.0> sudo dnf versionlock add backstage

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-106498?

backstage plugin-catalog-backend: upgrade to 3.5.1, 3.6.2, 3.7.2, 3.8.2, 3.9.1; backstage: upgrade to 1.49.6, 1.50.5, 1.51.3, 1.53.2, 1.54.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-106498 being exploited?

CVE-2026-106498 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-106498 affect?

CVE-2026-106498 affects backstage plugin-catalog-backend, backstage. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals. Prior to 3.5.1, 3.6.2, 3.7.2, 3.8.2 and 3.9.1, the @backstage/plugin-catalog-backend package is affected by improper url validation in catalog entity placeholder resolution. An

How urgent is CVE-2026-106498?

Priority 38/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-106496 LOW 3.1 UPGRADE UPGRADE Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals
CVE-2026-106497 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE UPGRADE Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals

References

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