CVE-2023-2318

Public Exploit
MarkText DOM-Based Cross-site Scripting leading to Remote Code Execution

Description

DOM-based XSS in src/muya/lib/contentState/pasteCtrl.js in MarkText 0.17.1 and before on Windows, Linux and macOS allows arbitrary JavaScript code to run in the context of MarkText main window. This vulnerability can be exploited if a user copies text from a malicious webpage and paste it into MarkText.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory starlabs.sg
Affected: MarkText MarkText
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/marktext/marktext/issues/3618 issue tracking exploit
https://starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-2318/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2318?
CVE-2023-2318 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2318?
To fix CVE-2023-2318, 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-2023-2318 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-2318 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-2023-2318?
CVE-2023-2318 affects MarkText MarkText.
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