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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-18221
CVE-2020-18221:
Typora vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in Typora version 0.9.65 and earlier versions, tracked as CVE-2020-18221. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting commands during block rendering of a mathematical formula (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through the mathematical formula block rendering functionality. The impact is characterized by low confidentiality and integrity impacts, with no availability impact (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to a version newer than Typora v0.9.65 to address this vulnerability (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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