CVE-2017-16043

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.

Categories

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne shout node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/erming/shout/pull/344 third party advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/322 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16043?
CVE-2017-16043 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16043?
To fix CVE-2017-16043, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16043 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16043 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-16043?
CVE-2017-16043 affects HackerOne shout node module.
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