Arbitrary local file read vulnerability during template rendering
Directory traversal vulnerability in swig-templates thru 2.0.4 and swig thru 1.4.2, allows attackers to read arbitrary files via the include or extends tags.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | swig | <= 1.4.2 | no fix |
| npm package | swig-templates | <= 2.0.4 | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-22- Platform
- npm
- Package
swig, swig-templates- Disclosed
- 15.03.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-2rq5-699j-x7p6 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: swig
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