CVE-2023-1003 Typora WSH JScript code injection
A local attacker can inject JScript code into Typora via the WSH handler, leading to arbitrary code execution on Windows systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-1003?
CVE-2023-1003 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in Typora, published on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Typora up to 1.5.5 on Windows. Affected is an unknown function of the component WSH JScript Handler. The manipulation leads to code injection. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.5.8 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221736.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1003?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Typora Typora.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1003?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1003 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2023-1003 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1003 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Typora
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mwwq-j3h6-hjc2.