CVE-2021-23369 (Critical) detected in handlebars-1.3.0.js - autoclosed

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CVE-2021-23369 - Critical Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - handlebars-1.3.0.js

Handlebars provides the power necessary to let you build semantic templates effectively with no frustration

Library home page: https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/handlebars.js/1.3.0/handlebars.js

Path to vulnerable library: /ependencies/vendor/bundle/ruby/2.5.0/gems/handlebars-source-1.3.0/handlebars.js

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **handlebars-1.3.0.js** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

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.

Publish Date: 2021-04-12

URL: CVE-2021-23369

CVSS 3 Score Details (9.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2021-04-12

Fix Resolution: com.github.jknack:handlebars:4.2.0, handlebars - 4.7.7

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.