Vulnerability Description
Home assistant is an open source home automation. The Home Assistant Companion for Android app up to version 2023.8.2 is vulnerable to arbitrary URL loading in a WebView. This enables all sorts of attacks, including arbitrary JavaScript execution, limited native code execution, and credential theft. This issue has been patched in version 2023.9.2 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. This issue is also tracked as GitHub Security Lab (GHSL) Vulnerability Report: `GHSL-2023-142`.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Home-Assistant | Home Assistant Companion | < 2023.9.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/home-assistant/core/security/advisories/GHSA-jvpm-q3hq-86rgVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/home-assistant/core/security/advisories/GHSA-jvpm-q3hq-86rgVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-41898?
CVE-2023-41898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). Home assistant is an open source home automation. The Home Assistant Companion for Android app up to version 2023.8.2 is vulnerable to arbitrary URL loading in a WebView. This enables all sorts of att...
How severe is CVE-2023-41898?
CVE-2023-41898 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-41898?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Home-Assistant Home Assistant Companion.