Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-8861
The handlebars package before 4.0.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by leveraging a template with an attribute that is not quoted.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2015-8861
- cpe:2.3:a:handlebars.js_project:handlebars.js:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-8861
0.14%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 48 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-8861
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.6
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.1
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.8
|
2.7
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-8861
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-8861
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96434
Node.js handlebars.js Package CVE-2015-8861 Cross Site Scripting VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-18
[R7] LCE 4.8.1 Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities - Security Advisory | Tenable®Third Party Advisory
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https://www.sourceclear.com/blog/handlebars_vulnerability_research_findings/
Cut-and-paste component vulnerabilities - A short study of how a handlebars.js vulnerability has spread | VeracodePatch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11
oss-security - various vulnerabilities in Node.js packagesMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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