CVE-2015-3295: Medium severity markdown it for python (markdown-it-py) vulnerability

Published Jun 7, 2017
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Updated

markdown-it before 4.1.0 does not block data: URLs.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Markdown-it Project Markdown-it=4.0.3

Event History

Jun 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3295?

CVE-2015-3295 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-3295?

To address CVE-2015-3295, update to version 4.1.0 or later of markdown-it.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-3295?

CVE-2015-3295 is a security issue related to the improper handling of data URLs.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3295?

CVE-2015-3295 affects markdown-it versions prior to 4.1.0, specifically version 4.0.3.

5

Can CVE-2015-3295 allow for remote code execution?

CVE-2015-3295 does not directly enable remote code execution, but can lead to potential security risks through unsafe data handling.

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