SB2021060705 - Information disclosure in backstage/techdocs-common package for npm
Published: June 7, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021060705
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-32660)
CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation by the TechDocs API. A remote attacker can trick a victim to visit a specially crafted content and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.