CVE-2025-7969

Public Exploit
Markdown-it 14.1.0 - Cross-site scripting (XSS)

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in markdown-it allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This vulnerability is associated with program files lib/renderer.mjs. This issue affects markdown-it: 14.1.0.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory fluidattacks.com
Affected: markdown-it markdown-it
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/fito third party advisory
https://github.com/markdown-it/markdown-it product
https://github.com/markdown-it/markdown-it/issues/1122

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-7969?
CVE-2025-7969 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-7969?
To fix CVE-2025-7969, 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-2025-7969 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-7969 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-2025-7969?
CVE-2025-7969 affects markdown-it markdown-it.
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