QID 375866

Date Published: 2021-09-29

QID 375866: Node.js Handlebar Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Handlebars is an open-source framework created and maintained by GitHub.

The handlebars.js Package for Node.js is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution leading to Remote Code Execution. The Attacker may alter an Object's __proto__ and __defineGetter__ properties, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code through crafted payloads. Affected Versions:
Versions prior to handlebars.js Package 4.3.0 are vulnerable.

QID Detection Logic:
This authenticated QID retrieves vulnerable handlebars versions by running npm list | grep 'handlebars'

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with in the context of the affected application resulting into Remote Code Execution.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to upgrade to Node.js handlebars to or above 4.3.0 or the latest versions to remediate this vulnerability.

Vendor References

handlebars node.js - github.com/advisories/GHSA-w457-6q6x-cgp9

CVEs related to QID 375866

CVE-2019-19919 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
CVE-2019-19919			nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-19919

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