CVE-2024-2319 Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Django MarkdownX
An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript via stored XSS in the upload functionality of Django MarkdownX.
- 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-2024-2319?
CVE-2024-2319 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Django MarkdownX, published on 8 Mar 2024. 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 in the Django MarkdownX project, affecting version 4.0.2. An attacker could store a specially crafted JavaScript payload in the upload functionality due to lack of proper sanitisation of JavaScript elements.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2319?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including django-markdownx. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
django-markdownx PyPI | All versions to 4.0.2 | None |
django-markdownx PyPI | All versions to 4.0.2 | None |
django-markdownx PyPI | All versions to 4.0.2 | None |
Products include Neutronx Markdownx.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2319?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-2319 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-2024-2319 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-2319 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fvx8-79hx-x82f, PYSEC-2026-1299.