CVE-2024-45390

@blakeembrey/template vulnerable to code injection when attacker controls template input

Description

@blakeembrey/template is a string template library. Prior to version 1.2.0, it is possible to inject and run code within the template if the attacker has access to write the template name. Version 1.2.0 contains a patch. As a workaround, don't pass untrusted input as the template display name, or don't use the display name feature.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.42%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: blakeembrey js-template
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/blakeembrey/js-template/security/advisories/GHSA-q765-wm9j-66qj vendor advisory
https://github.com/blakeembrey/js-template/commit/b8d9aa999e464816c6cfb14acd1ad0f5d1e335aa patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45390?
CVE-2024-45390 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-45390?
To fix CVE-2024-45390, 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-2024-45390 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-45390 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-2024-45390?
CVE-2024-45390 affects blakeembrey js-template.
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