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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2019-12138

MacDown 0.7.1 allows directory traversal, for execution of arbitrary programs, via a file:/// or ../ substring in a shared note.

Vulnerability Description

MacDown 0.7.1 allows directory traversal, for execution of arbitrary programs, via a file:/// or ../ substring in a shared note.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Macdown ProjectMacdown0.7.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-12138?

CVE-2019-12138 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). MacDown 0.7.1 allows directory traversal, for execution of arbitrary programs, via a file:/// or ../ substring in a shared note.

How severe is CVE-2019-12138?

CVE-2019-12138 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12138?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Macdown Project Macdown.