QID 982586

QID 982586: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for express-hbs (GHSA-rwxp-hwwf-653v)

express-hbs is an Express handlebars template engine. express-hbs mixes pure template data with engine configuration options through the Express render API. More specifically, the layout parameter may trigger file disclosure vulnerabilities in downstream applications. This potential vulnerability is somewhat restricted in that only files with existing extentions (i.e. file.extension) can be included, files that lack an extension will have .hbs appended to them. For complete details refer to the referenced GHSL-2021-019 report. Notes in documentation have been added to help users of express-hbs avoid this potential information exposure vulnerability.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-rwxp-hwwf-653v for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-rwxp-hwwf-653v - github.com/advisories/GHSA-rwxp-hwwf-653v

CVEs related to QID 982586

CVE-2021-32817 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-rwxp-hwwf-653v	express-hbs		github.com/advisories/GHSA-rwxp-hwwf-653v

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