Security update for beets
A security update for the beets software addresses a vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-42052. Prior to version 2.10.0, the bundled web UI of beets uses Underscore template interpolation mode <%= ... %> for untrusted metadata fields, which can lead to security issues. This vulnerability is rated medium severity. No specific affected versions or patch links are provided in the data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-42052 concerns the beets software's bundled web UI, which prior to version 2.10.0 uses Underscore template interpolation mode <%= ... %> for untrusted metadata fields. This interpolation mode can introduce security risks when processing untrusted input. The issue is fixed in version 2.10.0 of beets. No further technical details or exploitation information is provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows potential security risks due to the use of Underscore template interpolation on untrusted metadata fields in the web UI, which could lead to unintended code execution or data exposure depending on the context. However, no known exploits in the wild are reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade beets to version 2.10.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since no patch links or vendor advisory details are provided, verify with the official SUSE or beets project resources for the update. No other mitigation steps are indicated.
Security update for beets
Description
A security update for the beets software addresses a vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-42052. Prior to version 2.10.0, the bundled web UI of beets uses Underscore template interpolation mode <%= ... %> for untrusted metadata fields, which can lead to security issues. This vulnerability is rated medium severity. No specific affected versions or patch links are provided in the data.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-42052 concerns the beets software's bundled web UI, which prior to version 2.10.0 uses Underscore template interpolation mode <%= ... %> for untrusted metadata fields. This interpolation mode can introduce security risks when processing untrusted input. The issue is fixed in version 2.10.0 of beets. No further technical details or exploitation information is provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows potential security risks due to the use of Underscore template interpolation on untrusted metadata fields in the web UI, which could lead to unintended code execution or data exposure depending on the context. However, no known exploits in the wild are reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade beets to version 2.10.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since no patch links or vendor advisory details are provided, verify with the official SUSE or beets project resources for the update. No other mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- SUSE Product Security Team
- Advisory Id
- openSUSE-SU-2026:21383-1
- Cve Count
- 1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aab496a55bf5e2cf5990d12
Added to database: 09/17/2026, 01:59:06 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 02:12:09 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 02:12:09 UTC
Views: 2
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