CVE-2023-1004

Public Exploit
MarkText WSH JScript code injection

Description

A vulnerability has been found in MarkText up to 0.17.1 on Windows and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WSH JScript Handler. The manipulation leads to code injection. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-221737 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: n/a MarkText
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References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.221737 third party advisory vdb entry permissions required technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221737 signature third party advisory permissions required
https://github.com/marktext/marktext/issues/3575 third party advisory issue tracking exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1004?
CVE-2023-1004 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1004?
To fix CVE-2023-1004, 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-2023-1004 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-1004 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-1004?
CVE-2023-1004 affects n/a MarkText.
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