CVE-2015-8861

Name: CVE-2015-8861
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-23T21:59:00.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 3.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8861 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The handlebars package before 4.0.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by leveraging a template with an attribute that is not quoted.. EPSS estimates a 3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The handlebars package before 4.0.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by leveraging a template with an attribute that is not quoted.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

3.00%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Handlebars.Js Project	Handlebars.Js	< 4.0.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96434Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.sourceclear.com/blog/handlebars_vulnerability_research_findings/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-18Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96434Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.sourceclear.com/blog/handlebars_vulnerability_research_findings/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-18Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8861?

The handlebars package before 4.0.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by leveraging a template with an attribute that is not quoted.

How severe is CVE-2015-8861?

CVE-2015-8861 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8861?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-8861?

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Source: NVD / NIST