CVE-2019-14517 Cross-site Scripting in pandao editor.md
An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser via crafted input in the Editor.md markdown editor library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-14517?
CVE-2019-14517 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
pandao Editor.md 1.5.0 allows XSS via the Javascript: string.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14517?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including editor.md. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
editor.md npm | All versions | None |
editor.md npm | All versions | None |
Products include Editor.md Project Editor.md.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14517?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14517 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2019-14517 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14517 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5q54-8p9j-x74j.