Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-8862 affects the Node.js mustache package before 2.2.1. A template that leaves an HTML attribute unquoted can allow cross-site scripting. Business risk depends on whether affected templates render attacker-controlled data into pages seen by users. Exposure is most likely in Node.js applications that depend on mustache versions earlier than 2.2.1 and render HTML templates using unquoted attributes with untrusted input. Treat this as a targeted cleanup item for applications using old Node.js mustache. Escalate priority if public pages render user-supplied content through vulnerable templates. Mitigation focus: Upgrade mustache to 2.2.1 or later where present.; Review vendor and package advisory guidance before deployment.; Audit affected templates for unquoted HTML attributes..
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- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/62CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-18CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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