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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-18336
CVE-2020-18336:
Typora vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Typora version 0.9.65, identified as CVE-2020-18336. The vulnerability affects the PDF file exporting function of the application, allowing remote attackers to obtain sensitive information. The vulnerability was initially reported on March 1, 2019 (GitHub Issue).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the PDF export functionality of Typora v0.9.65. When exporting documents to PDF format, the application fails to properly sanitize user input, allowing for the execution of malicious scripts. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH), with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to obtain sensitive information through the PDF file exporting function. When exploited, the vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of confidential data through cross-site scripting attacks (NVD).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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