CVE-2017-16043
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.01%
Last modified
CVE-2017-16043 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Shout is an IRC client. Because the `/topic` command in messages is unescaped, attackers have the ability to inject HTML scripts that will run in the victim's browser. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Shout is an IRC client. Because the `/topic` command in messages is unescaped, attackers have the ability to inject HTML scripts that will run in the victim's browser. Affects shout >=0.44.0 <=0.49.3.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Shout Project | Shout | >= 0.44.0, < 0.50.0 |
References
- https://github.com/erming/shout/pull/344Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/322Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/erming/shout/pull/344Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/322Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-16043?
Shout is an IRC client. Because the `/topic` command in messages is unescaped, attackers have the ability to inject HTML scripts that will run in the victim's browser. Affects shout >=0.44.0 <=0.49.3.
How severe is CVE-2017-16043?
CVE-2017-16043 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16043?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-16043?
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