CVE-2026-106444
Handlebars: JavaScript Injection via Unsafe Inline Embedding of Precompiled Templates
Description
Handlebars provides the power necessary to let users build semantic templates. From 4.0.0 until 4.7.10, Handlebars.precompile() uses quotedString() in lib/handlebars/compiler/code-gen.js to emit static template text into generated JavaScript without escaping sequences that terminate an enclosing HTML script element. When an application precompiles attacker-controlled template text and embeds the generated source directly in an inline script element, a closing script delimiter can end the element and cause following attacker-controlled markup to be parsed and executed. Ordinary server-side rendering and precompiled templates served as external JavaScript files are not affected. This issue is fixed in version 4.7.10.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 6, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 6, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Handlebars to version 4.7.10 or later.
- Avoid embedding precompiled templates in inline script elements.
- Ensure templates are properly escaped before embedding.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Handlebars provides the power necessary to let users build semantic templates. From 4.0.0 until 4.7.10, Handlebars.precompile() uses quotedString() in lib/handlebars/compiler/code-gen.js to emit static template text into generated JavaScript without escaping sequences that terminate an enclosing HTML script element. When an application precompiles attacker-controlled template text and embeds the generated source directly in an inline script element, a closing script delimiter can end the element and cause following attacker-controlled markup to be parsed and executed. Ordinary server-side rendering and precompiled templates served as external JavaScript files are not affected. This issue is fixed in version 4.7.10. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-116 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/106xxx/CVE-2026-106444.json">CVE-2026-106444</a> Added Reference https://github.com/handlebars-lang/handlebars.js/commit/609d1b11c833c9a3e00f56f2f34d22f425446725 Added Reference https://github.com/handlebars-lang/handlebars.js/pull/2185 Added Reference https://github.com/handlebars-lang/handlebars.js/releases/tag/v4.7.10 Added Reference https://github.com/handlebars-lang/handlebars.js/security/advisories/GHSA-xw65-4hp5-5hc7 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/handlebars-lang/handlebars.js/security/advisories/GHSA-xw65-4hp5-5hc7 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-106444', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-06T19:47:42.547607Z'}