Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Markdown Preview Plus extension before 0.5.7 for Chrome allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into some web applications via the upload and display of crafted text, markdown, or rst files that are designed to be viewed in the browser as plain text, but that will be converted to HTML without proper sanitization.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ooso | Markdown Preview Plus | <= 0.4.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/volca/markdown-preview/commit/1181f044a5457d5e1ac35804ecd84e0PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/volca/markdown-preview/issues/60ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/volca/markdown-preview/commit/1181f044a5457d5e1ac35804ecd84e0PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/volca/markdown-preview/issues/60ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-11593?
CVE-2017-11593 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Markdown Preview Plus extension before 0.5.7 for Chrome allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into some web applications via th...
How severe is CVE-2017-11593?
CVE-2017-11593 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11593?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ooso Markdown Preview Plus.