Shouts up to 0.49.3 on Node.js /topic Messages cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Shouts up to 0.49.3 on Node.js. This affects an unknown function of the file /topic. Performing a manipulation as part of Messages results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-16043. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Shouts up to 0.49.3 on Node.js (JavaScript Library). This affects some unknown processing of the file /topic. The manipulation as part of a Messages leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 07/06/2017. The weakness was shared 06/04/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-16043 since 10/29/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 333 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

07/06/2017 🔍
10/29/2017 +115 days 🔍
06/04/2018 +217 days 🔍
06/04/2018 +0 days 🔍
06/05/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/21/2023 +1750 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-16043 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16043
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118929

Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2018 10:25
Updated: 03/21/2023 14:22
Changes: 06/05/2018 10:25 (58), 02/14/2020 19:34 (1), 03/21/2023 14:22 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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