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Snyk has created this PR to fix 2 vulnerabilities in the yarn dependencies of this project.

Snyk changed the following file(s):

  • packages/core-app-api/package.json

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If you are using the Yarn feature zero-installs that was introduced in Yarn V2, note that this PR does not update the .yarn/cache/ directory meaning this code cannot be pulled and immediately developed on as one would expect for a zero-install project - you will need to run yarn to update the contents of the ./yarn/cache directory.
If you are not using zero-install you can ignore this as your flow should likely be unchanged.

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Failed to update the yarn.lock, please update manually before merging.

Vulnerabilities that will be fixed with an upgrade:

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high severity Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS)
SNYK-JS-AJV-15274295
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medium severity Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
SNYK-JS-QS-15268416
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This PR transitions internal Backstage dependencies from workspace protocol references to explicit version numbers in the core-app-api package.

  • Changed @backstage/config from workspace:^ to 0.1.1
  • Changed @backstage/core-plugin-api from workspace:^ to 0.1.0
  • Changed @backstage/version-bridge from workspace:^ to 0.1.0
  • Indicates transition from monorepo workspace dependencies to published package versions

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Summary of Changes

Hello @q1blue, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request, automatically generated by Snyk, aims to enhance the project's security posture by resolving two identified vulnerabilities: a high-severity ReDoS and a medium-severity resource allocation issue. The fix involves updating specific @backstage dependencies to newer versions within packages/core-app-api/package.json. Reviewers should note the explicit requirement for a manual yarn.lock update and special considerations for Yarn zero-install environments.

Highlights

  • Security Vulnerability Fixes: This PR addresses two critical vulnerabilities: a high-severity Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) (SNYK-JS-AJV-15274295) and a medium-severity Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (SNYK-JS-QS-15268416).
  • Dependency Version Updates: The packages/core-app-api/package.json file has been updated to specify exact versions for @backstage/config (0.1.1), @backstage/core-plugin-api (0.1.0), and @backstage/version-bridge (0.1.0), moving away from workspace references.
  • Manual yarn.lock Update Required: The automated process failed to update yarn.lock, requiring manual intervention to ensure all dependencies are correctly resolved and consistent.
  • Zero-Install User Guidance: Users leveraging Yarn's zero-install feature are advised to run yarn after pulling this PR to update the .yarn/cache/ directory, as it was not automatically updated.
Changelog
  • packages/core-app-api/package.json
    • Updated @backstage/config from workspace:^ to 0.1.1.
    • Updated @backstage/core-plugin-api from workspace:^ to 0.1.0.
    • Updated @backstage/version-bridge from workspace:^ to 0.1.0.
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  • Snyk automatically created this pull request to address identified vulnerabilities.
  • The automated process indicated a failure to update the yarn.lock file.
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License policy violation: npm argparse under Python-2.0.1

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License: CC-BY-4.0 - the applicable license policy does not allow this license (4) (package/LICENSE)

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Confidence: 0.91

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Walkthrough

This PR updates the dependency management strategy for the @backstage/core-app-api package by replacing workspace protocol references with explicit version numbers for three internal Backstage dependencies. The changes transition @backstage/config to version 0.1.1, while both @backstage/core-plugin-api and @backstage/version-bridge are updated to version 0.1.0. This modification suggests a shift from monorepo workspace-based dependency resolution to published package versions, which is typically done as part of release preparation or to establish more explicit version control in the dependency graph.

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packages/core-app-api/package.json Updated three internal Backstage dependencies from workspace protocol (workspace:^) to explicit versions: @backstage/config to 0.1.1, @backstage/core-plugin-api to 0.1.0, and @backstage/version-bridge to 0.1.0.

Sequence Diagram

This diagram shows the interactions between components:

sequenceDiagram
    participant PM as Package Manager
    participant CAA as core-app-api
    participant Config as @backstage/config
    participant PluginAPI as @backstage/core-plugin-api
    participant Bridge as @backstage/version-bridge

    Note over PM,Bridge: Dependency Resolution Process

    PM->>CAA: Install dependencies
    
    Note over CAA: Before: workspace:^ references<br/>After: Fixed versions
    
    CAA->>Config: Request @backstage/config
    Note right of Config: Changed: workspace:^ → 0.1.1
    Config-->>CAA: Provide v0.1.1
    
    CAA->>PluginAPI: Request @backstage/core-plugin-api
    Note right of PluginAPI: Changed: workspace:^ → 0.1.0
    PluginAPI-->>CAA: Provide v0.1.0
    
    CAA->>Bridge: Request @backstage/version-bridge
    Note right of Bridge: Changed: workspace:^ → 0.1.0
    Bridge-->>CAA: Provide v0.1.0
    
    PM->>CAA: Dependencies resolved with fixed versions
    
    Note over PM,Bridge: Impact: Ensures consistent versions<br/>across installations
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This pull request, automatically generated by Snyk, attempts to fix two security vulnerabilities by updating dependencies. However, the proposed changes are incorrect and will likely cause significant issues with the application. The PR replaces Yarn workspace dependencies (workspace:^) with very old, pinned versions of @backstage packages. This is a major downgrade and goes against the monorepo's dependency strategy. Furthermore, as noted in the PR description, the yarn.lock file has not been updated, which would prevent these changes from being applied correctly and could lead to an inconsistent state. I have added a critical review comment suggesting an alternative approach to fix the vulnerabilities without breaking the project's structure.

Comment on lines +35 to +38
"@backstage/config": "0.1.1",
"@backstage/core-plugin-api": "0.1.0",
"@backstage/types": "workspace:^",
"@backstage/version-bridge": "workspace:^",
"@backstage/version-bridge": "0.1.0",
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These dependency changes are incorrect and will likely break the application. The workspace:^ protocol is being replaced with pinned, very old versions of these packages. This constitutes a significant downgrade from the versions currently defined in the workspace:

  • @backstage/config would be downgraded from version 1.0.8 to 0.1.1.
  • @backstage/core-plugin-api would be downgraded from version 1.5.3 to 0.1.0.
  • @backstage/version-bridge would be downgraded from version 1.0.4 to 0.1.0.

This change breaks the monorepo's workspace linking and introduces outdated code. To fix the underlying vulnerabilities in transitive dependencies (such as ajv and qs), the recommended approach is to use Yarn's resolutions feature in the root package.json. This allows you to force newer, non-vulnerable versions of those specific packages without altering the versions of your workspace packages.

Please revert these changes and use resolutions instead.

    "@backstage/config": "workspace:^",
    "@backstage/core-plugin-api": "workspace:^",
    "@backstage/types": "workspace:^",
    "@backstage/version-bridge": "workspace:^"

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This PR has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity from the author. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. If the PR was closed and you want it re-opened, let us know and we'll re-open the PR so that you can continue the contribution!

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