CVE-2026-29186 (GCVE-0-2026-29186)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-07 15:03 – Updated: 2026-03-09 20:24
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Title
@backstage/plugin-techdocs-node: TechDocs Mkdocs Configuration Key Enables Arbitrary Code Execution
Summary
Backstage is an open framework for building developer portals. Prior to version 1.14.3, this is a configuration bypass vulnerability that enables arbitrary code execution. The @backstage/plugin-techdocs-node package uses an allowlist to filter dangerous MkDocs configuration keys during the documentation build process. A gap in this allowlist allows attackers to craft an mkdocs.yml that causes arbitrary Python code execution, completely bypassing TechDocs' security controls. This issue has been patched in version 1.14.3.
CWE
  • CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
  • CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
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