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Older Node.js applications using handlebars before 4.0.0 may expose users to cross-site scripting when templates contain unquoted HTML attributes. This can let attacker-controlled content run in a victim’s browser. The public record does not provide CVSS, CPEs, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in Node.js applications that depend on handlebars versions before 4.0.0 and render HTML templates containing unquoted attributes, especially where user-controlled data reaches those templates. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing applications or portals that render user-supplied content. The business risk is browser-side compromise of users, but urgency is tempered by missing severity data and no confirmed active exploitation in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade the Node.js handlebars package to 4.0.0 or a supported later version.; Audit application dependency manifests and lockfiles for vulnerable handlebars versions.; Review templates for unquoted HTML attributes and correct them where found..
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- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-18CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.sourceclear.com/blog/handlebars_vulnerability_research_findings/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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