CVE-2020-18336 Cross-site scripting in n/a
A remote attacker can exploit an XSS vulnerability in Typora's PDF export function to obtain sensitive information.
- 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-2020-18336?
CVE-2020-18336 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Oct 2023. 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
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in Typora v.0.9.65 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the PDF file exporting function.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18336?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Typora Typora.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18336?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18336 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-2020-18336 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-18336 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ch57-8cwc-6v52.