CVE-2023-2318: XSS
First published: Sat Aug 19 2023(Updated: )
DOM-based XSS in src/muya/lib/contentState/pasteCtrl.js in MarkText 0.17.1 and before on Windows, Linux and macOS allows arbitrary JavaScript code to run in the context of MarkText main window. This vulnerability can be exploited if a user copies text from a malicious webpage and paste it into MarkText.
Credit: info@starlabs.sg info@starlabs.sg
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Marktext Marktext | <=0.17.1 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Linux Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Linux Linux kernel |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-2318.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-2318?
The severity level of CVE-2023-2318 is critical with a severity value of 9.6.
Which software version is affected by CVE-2023-2318?
MarkText version 0.17.1 and earlier versions are affected by CVE-2023-2318.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited if a user copies text from a malicious webpage and pastes it into MarkText, allowing the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code.
Are Linux, macOS, and Windows vulnerable to CVE-2023-2318?
Linux, macOS, and Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2023-2318. Only MarkText version 0.17.1 and earlier on all platforms are affected.
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