CVE-2021-23369
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 7.03%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23369 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The package handlebars before 4.7.7 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) when selecting certain compiling options to compile templates coming from an untrusted source.. EPSS estimates a 7.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The package handlebars before 4.7.7 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) when selecting certain compiling options to compile templates coming from an untrusted source.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Handlebarsjs | Handlebars | < 4.7.7 |
References
- https://github.com/handlebars-lang/handlebars.js/commit/b6d3de7123eebba603e321f04afdbae608e8fea8Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/handlebars-lang/handlebars.js/commit/f0589701698268578199be25285b2ebea1c1e427Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210604-0008/Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARS-1074950Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1074951Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1074952Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-HANDLEBARS-1056767Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/handlebars-lang/handlebars.js/commit/b6d3de7123eebba603e321f04afdbae608e8fea8Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/handlebars-lang/handlebars.js/commit/f0589701698268578199be25285b2ebea1c1e427Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210604-0008/Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARS-1074950Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1074951Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1074952Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-HANDLEBARS-1056767Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23369?
The package handlebars before 4.7.7 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) when selecting certain compiling options to compile templates coming from an untrusted source.
How severe is CVE-2021-23369?
CVE-2021-23369 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23369?
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.
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