Medium severity6.1NVD Advisory· Published Jan 23, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2015-8862
CVE-2015-8862
Description
mustache package before 2.2.1 for Node.js allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by leveraging a template with an attribute that is not quoted.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
mustachenpm | < 2.2.1 | 2.2.1 |
Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:a:mustache.js_project:mustache.js:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*Range: <=2.2.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
8- nodesecurity.io/advisories/62nvdExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11nvdMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-w3w8-37jv-2c58ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8862ghsaADVISORY
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/96436nvdWEB
- github.com/janl/mustache.js/commit/378bcca8a5cfe4058f294a3dbb78e8755e8e0da5ghsaWEB
- www.npmjs.com/advisories/62ghsaWEB
- www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-18nvdWEB
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