QID 981257

QID 981257: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for hbs (GHSA-7f5c-rpf4-86p8)

The npm hbs package is an Express view engine wrapper for Handlebars. Depending on usage, users of hbs may be vulnerable to a file disclosure vulnerability. There is currently no patch for this vulnerability. hbs mixes pure template data with engine configuration options through the Express render API. By overwriting internal configuration options a file disclosure vulnerability may be triggered in downstream applications. For an example PoC see the referenced GHSL-2021-020.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.3 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-7f5c-rpf4-86p8 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-7f5c-rpf4-86p8 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-7f5c-rpf4-86p8

CVEs related to QID 981257

CVE-2021-32822 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-7f5c-rpf4-86p8	hbs		github.com/advisories/GHSA-7f5c-rpf4-86p8

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