CVE-2021-23369
CVE-2021-23369 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Handlebarsjs Handlebars with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Handlebarsjs Handlebars
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
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 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2021-23369 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-23369?
- CVE-2021-23369 affects Handlebarsjs Handlebars. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-23369?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-23369 published?
- CVE-2021-23369 was published on 2021-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/handlebars-lang/handlebars.js/commit/b6d3de7123eebba603e321f04afdbae608e8fea8
- https://github.com/handlebars-lang/handlebars.js/commit/f0589701698268578199be25285b2ebea1c1e427
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210604-0008/
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARS-1074950
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1074951
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1074952
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-HANDLEBARS-1056767
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:handlebarsjs:handlebars:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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