What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-32817?

CVE-2021-32817 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-32817?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-32817. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-32817?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-32817. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Express Handlebars CVE-2021-32817

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2021-05-14 security-advisories@github.com

Information Disclosure Express Handlebars

6.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 14, 2021 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.8

Blast Radius

ecosystem impact

† from your stack dependencies † transitive graph · vuln.today resolves 4-path depth

8 npm packages depend on express-hbs (8 direct, 1 indirect)

Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 2.4.0.

DescriptionNVD

express-hbs is an Express handlebars template engine. express-hbs mixes pure template data with engine configuration options through the Express render API. More specifically, the layout parameter may trigger file disclosure vulnerabilities in downstream applications. This potential vulnerability is somewhat restricted in that only files with existing extentions (i.e. file.extension) can be included, files that lack an extension will have .hbs appended to them. For complete details refer to the referenced GHSL-2021-019 report. Notes in documentation have been added to help users of express-hbs avoid this potential information exposure vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

express-hbs is an Express handlebars template engine. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. express-hbs is an Express handlebars template engine. express-hbs mixes pure template data with engine configuration options through the Express render API. More specifically, the layout parameter may trigger file disclosure vulnerabilities in downstream applications. This potential vulnerability is somewhat restricted in that only files with existing extentions (i.e. file.extension) can be included, files that lack an extension will have .hbs appended to them. For complete details refer to the referenced GHSL-2021-019 report. Notes in documentation have been added to help users of express-hbs avoid this potential information exposure vulnerability. Affected products include: Express Handlebars Project Express Handlebars.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.