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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-33300
CVE-2024-33300:
Typora vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Typora v1.0.0 through v1.7 version Markdown editor contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading Markdown files. The vulnerability was disclosed on May 1, 2024 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) issue. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.3 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. The vulnerability exists in the Markdown processing functionality of Typora, where insufficient input validation allows for the execution of arbitrary code through specially crafted Markdown files (NVD, GitHub POC).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through XSS attacks, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack can be triggered when processing malicious Markdown files (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are advised to upgrade their Typora installation to a version newer than v1.7 to address this vulnerability (GitHub POC).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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