CVE-2017-16782
CVE-2017-16782 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Home-assistant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Home-assistant
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Home Assistant before 0.57, it is possible to inject JavaScript code into a persistent notification via crafted Markdown text, aka XSS.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16782?
- In Home Assistant before 0.57, it is possible to inject JavaScript code into a persistent notification via crafted Markdown text, aka XSS.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16782?
- CVE-2017-16782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-16782 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-16782?
- CVE-2017-16782 affects Home-assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-16782?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-16782 published?
- CVE-2017-16782 was published on 2017-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:home-assistant:home-assistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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