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GHSA-W3W8-37JV-2C58

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2017-10-24 18:33 – Updated: 2021-09-20 22:34

Summary

Cross-Site Scripting in mustache

Details

Versions of mustache prior to 2.2.1 are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability when attributes in mustache templates are not quoted.

Example

Template: <a href={{foo}}/>

Input: { 'foo' : 'test.com onload=alert(1)'}

Rendered result: <a href=test.com onload=alert(1)/>

Recommendation

Update to version 2.2.1 or later. Alternatively, ensure that all attributes in hmustache templates are encapsulated with quotes.

Severity

6.1 (Medium)


                  
                    CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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CVE-2015-8862 (GCVE-0-2015-8862)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2017-01-23 21:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 08:29

Summary

mustache package before 2.2.1 for Node.js allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by leveraging a template with an attribute that is not quoted.

Severity

No CVSS data available.

CWE

Assigner

mitre mitre root Scorecard

References

4 references

URL	Tags
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/62	x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96436	vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-18	x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/0…	mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST

Date Public

2015-12-14 00:00

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