CVE-2023-30331

An issue in the render function of beetl v3.15.0 allows attackers to execute server-side template injection (SSTI) via a crafted payload

Critical · published May 4, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky server-side template injection (SSTI) vulnerability lurks in beetl v3.15.0 that can let attackers run custom code on your server! 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant where a customer can modify their meal order, not just for themselves, but for the entire kitchen — if they slip in a special ingredient that alters the entire menu, chaos ensues! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially accessing sensitive data, altering application behavior, or even taking complete control of the system. This means all your backend secrets could be exposed, leading to data breaches that could cripple your operations!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant where a customer can modify their meal order, not just for themselves, but for the entire kitchen — if they slip in a special ingredient that alters the entire menu, chaos ensues! In beetl v3.15.0, the render function fails to properly sanitize user inputs, allowing crafted payloads to execute on the server, thus enabling SSTI.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially accessing sensitive data, altering application behavior, or even taking complete control of the system. This means all your backend secrets could be exposed, leading to data breaches that could cripple your operations! Immediately patch beetl to version 3.15.1, where this vulnerability has been resolved. Ensure your templates are properly sanitized to prevent future attacks, and consider implementing strict input validation practices. You've got this! Take these steps to secure your application and maintain your superhero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00926 · 60.1th percentile
Published
2023-05-04T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 MAY 00:00Z
    An issue in the render function of beetl v3.15.0 allows attackers to execute server-side template injection (SSTI) via a crafted payload
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