CVE-2021-47942: Home Assistant Community Store 1.10.0 Path Traversal Account Takeover

Published May 16, 2026
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Updated

Home Assistant Community Store (HACS) prior to 1.10.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive files by traversing directories via the /hacsfiles/ endpoint. Attackers can retrieve the .storage/auth file containing user credentials and refresh tokens, then craft valid JWT tokens to gain administrative access to Home Assistant instances.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Home Assistant Home Assistant Community Store (HACS)<1.10.0
HACS Home Assistant Community Store<1.10.0

Event History

May 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47942?

CVE-2021-47942 has a high severity due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-47942?

To fix CVE-2021-47942, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Home Assistant Community Store that is higher than 1.10.0.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-47942?

CVE-2021-47942 is classified as a Path Traversal vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-47942?

Users of Home Assistant Community Store version 1.10.0 are affected by CVE-2021-47942.

5

Can CVE-2021-47942 allow remote access?

Yes, CVE-2021-47942 can allow unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive files remotely.

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