WS-2019-0333 (High) detected in handlebars-4.1.2.tgz

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WS-2019-0333 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - handlebars-4.1.2.tgz

Handlebars provides the power necessary to let you build semantic templates effectively with no frustration

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/handlebars/-/handlebars-4.1.2.tgz

Path to dependency file: sync-stripe-to-zendesk/package.json

Path to vulnerable library: sync-stripe-to-zendesk/node_modules/handlebars/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy:

• semantic-release-15.13.18.tgz (Root Library)
  • release-notes-generator-7.2.0.tgz
    • conventional-changelog-writer-4.0.3.tgz
      • ❌ handlebars-4.1.2.tgz (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 3e7abf486f7e55b3c48d47ce7e81077ff5fcd0bc

Vulnerability Details

In handlebars, versions prior to v4.5.3 are vulnerable to prototype pollution. Using a malicious template it's possbile to add or modify properties to the Object prototype. This can also lead to DOS and RCE in certain conditions.

Publish Date: 2019-11-18

URL: WS-2019-0333

CVSS 3 Score Details (8.1)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: High
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: High
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1325

Release Date: 2019-12-05

Fix Resolution: handlebars - 4.5.3

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