CVE-2024-45390: @blakeembrey/template is a string template library

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-45390 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting template. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

@blakeembrey/template is a string template library. Prior to version 1.2.0, it is possible to inject and run code within the template if the attacker has access to write the template name. Version 1.2.0 contains a patch. As a workaround, don't pass untrusted input as the template display name, or don't use the display name feature.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-09-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: blakeembrey

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-03 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

blakeembrey template UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.0

Fixed in: 1.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls template

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.0

npm install template@">=1.2.0"

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-45390?

template: upgrade to 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45390 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45390 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-45390 affect?

CVE-2024-45390 affects template. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). @blakeembrey/template is a string template library. Prior to version 1.2.0, it is possible to inject and run code within the template if the attacker has access to write the template name. Version 1.2.0 contains a patch. As a workaround, do

How urgent is CVE-2024-45390?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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