CVE-2022-21158

Description

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in marktext versions prior to v0.17.0 due to improper handling of the link (with javascript: scheme) inside the document may allow an attacker to execute an arbitrary script on the PC of the user using marktext.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory jvn.jp
Affected: MarkText MarkText
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/marktext/marktext/releases/tag/v0.17.0 third party advisory release notes
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN89524240/index.html vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21158?
CVE-2022-21158 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-21158?
To fix CVE-2022-21158, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-21158 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-21158 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-21158?
CVE-2022-21158 affects MarkText MarkText.
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