CVE-2026-33044

CVE-2026-33044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Home-assistant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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

Description

Home Assistant is open source home automation software that puts local control and privacy first. Starting in version 2020.02 and prior to version 2026.01, an authenticated party can add a malicious name to their device entity, allowing for Cross-Site Scripting attacks against anyone who can see a dashboard with a Map-card which includes that entity. It requires that the victim hovers over an information point. Version 2026.01 fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-33044?
Home Assistant is open source home automation software that puts local control and privacy first. Starting in version 2020.02 and prior to version 2026.01, an authenticated party can add a malicious name to their device entity, allowing for Cross-Site Scripting attacks against anyone who can see a dashboard with a Map-card which includes that entity. It requires that the victim hovers over an information point. Version 2026.01 fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-33044?
CVE-2026-33044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-33044 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-33044?
CVE-2026-33044 affects Home-assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33044?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-33044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-33044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16774.
When was CVE-2026-33044 published?
CVE-2026-33044 was published on 2026-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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