CVE-2023-2316: Typora Local File Disclosure

Published Aug 19, 2023
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Updated

Improper path handling in Typora before 1.6.7 on Windows and Linux allows a crafted webpage to access local files and exfiltrate them to remote web servers via "typora://app/<absolute-path>".

This vulnerability can be exploited if a user opens a malicious markdown file in Typora, or copies text from a malicious webpage and paste it into Typora.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Typora Typora<1.6.7
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:34 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-2316?

CVE-2023-2316 is a vulnerability in Typora before version 1.6.7 on Windows and Linux that allows a crafted webpage to access local files and exfiltrate them to remote web servers.

2

How does the vulnerability in Typora work?

The vulnerability in Typora allows a malicious markdown file or copied text to access local files and send them to remote web servers via 'typora://app/<absolute-path>'.

3

How can the Typora vulnerability be exploited?

The Typora vulnerability can be exploited by tricking a user into opening a malicious markdown file or copying text that triggers the vulnerability.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2316?

CVE-2023-2316 has a severity value of 7.4, which is considered high.

5

How can I fix the Typora vulnerability?

To fix the Typora vulnerability, users should update to version 1.6.7 or later of Typora.

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