CVE-2026-55760
handlebars.java FileTemplateLoader Path Traversal
Description
Handlebars.java provides logic-less and semantic Mustache templates with Java. Prior to 4.5.2, applications that pass user-controlled input to Handlebars.compile() using FileTemplateLoader or ClassPathTemplateLoader are vulnerable to path traversal, allowing arbitrary file read through template names derived from URL path parameters, request parameters, or other user-controlled sources. This issue is fixed in version 4.5.2.
INFO
Published Date :
July 8, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 8, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Handlebars.java to version 4.5.2.
- Avoid using user input for template names.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'jknack', 'product': 'handlebars.java', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 4.5.2'}]}] Added Description Handlebars.java provides logic-less and semantic Mustache templates with Java. Prior to 4.5.2, applications that pass user-controlled input to Handlebars.compile() using FileTemplateLoader or ClassPathTemplateLoader are vulnerable to path traversal, allowing arbitrary file read through template names derived from URL path parameters, request parameters, or other user-controlled sources. This issue is fixed in version 4.5.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/jknack/handlebars.java/commit/d177cdee8b750385ca7a0d0f89f2d4be73e28f4e Added Reference https://github.com/jknack/handlebars.java/releases/tag/v4.5.2 Added Reference https://github.com/jknack/handlebars.java/security/advisories/GHSA-r4gv-qr8j-p3pg