CVE-2023-5701 vnotex vnote Markdown File cross site scripting
An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the vnote Markdown editor by tricking a user into opening a malicious file.
- 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-2023-5701?
CVE-2023-5701 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in vnotex vnote, published on 23 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
A vulnerability has been found in vnotex vnote up to 3.17.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Markdown File Handler. The manipulation with the input <xss onclick="alert(1)" style=display:block>Click here</xss> leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-243139. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5701?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vnote Project Vnote.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5701?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5701 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-2023-5701 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5701 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in vnotex vnote
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cxg7-94vc-m5j2.