CVE-2017-16782: XSS

Published Nov 10, 2017
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Updated

Withdrawn Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because we cannot confirm home-assistant-frontend is or was ever published to npm.

Original Description In Home Assistant before 0.57, it is possible to inject JavaScript code into a persistent notification via crafted Markdown text, aka XSS.

Affected Software

2 affected components
npm/home-assistant-frontend<0.57
home-assistant home-assistant<=0.56.2

Event History

Nov 10, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
12:20 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-16782?

CVE-2017-16782 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject JavaScript code into a persistent notification in Home Assistant before version 0.57.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-16782?

CVE-2017-16782 has a severity rating of medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-16782?

CVE-2017-16782 affects Home Assistant versions up to and including 0.56.2 and Home-assistant-frontend version up to and excluding 0.57.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-16782?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-16782 by injecting JavaScript code into a persistent notification in Home Assistant.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2017-16782?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2017-16782 is to update Home Assistant to version 0.57 or later.

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