CVE-2024-31783 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

A local attacker can execute scripts via crafted markdown files in Typora, potentially exposing sensitive information to the user.

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-2024-31783?

CVE-2024-31783 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Apr 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 Typora v.1.6.7 and before, allows a local attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted script during markdown file creation.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-31783?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Typora Typora.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31783?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-31783 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-2024-31783 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-31783 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4g48-c9r3-fjv8.

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