CVE-2020-18221: XSS

Published May 26, 2021
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Updated

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Typora v0.9.65 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting commands during block rendering of a mathematical formula.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Typora typora<=0.9.65

Event History

May 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-18221?

CVE-2020-18221 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Typora v0.9.65 and earlier.

2

How does CVE-2020-18221 work?

CVE-2020-18221 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting commands during the rendering of a mathematical formula in Typora.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-18221?

The severity of CVE-2020-18221 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

How can I check if I am affected by CVE-2020-18221?

If you are using Typora version 0.9.65 or earlier, you might be affected by CVE-2020-18221.

5

How do I fix CVE-2020-18221?

To fix CVE-2020-18221, update to the latest version of Typora.

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