CVE-2023-23630

Cross-site (XSS) vulnerability with Express API in Eta

Description

Eta is an embedded JS templating engine that works inside Node, Deno, and the browser. XSS attack - anyone using the Express API is impacted. The problem has been resolved. Users should upgrade to version 2.0.0. As a workaround, don't pass user supplied things directly to `res.render`.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: eta-dev eta
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/eta-dev/eta/security/advisories/GHSA-xrh7-m5pp-39r6 third party advisory
https://github.com/eta-dev/eta/commit/5651392462ee0ff19d77c8481081a99e5b9138dd third party advisory patch
https://github.com/eta-dev/eta/releases/tag/v2.0.0 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23630?
CVE-2023-23630 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23630?
To fix CVE-2023-23630, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-23630 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-23630 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-23630?
CVE-2023-23630 affects eta-dev eta.
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