Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Shout Project | Shout | >= 0.44.0, < 0.50.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16043?
CVE-2017-16043 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). 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 been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16043?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Shout Project Shout.