CVE-2019-15499 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

CodiMD 1.3.1, when Safari is used, allows XSS via an IFRAME element with allow-top-navigation in the sandbox attribute, in conjunction with a data: URL.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hackmd	Codimd	1.3.1
Apple	Safari	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/hackmdio/codimd/issues/1263ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/hackmdio/codimd/issues/1263ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-15499?

CVE-2019-15499 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). CodiMD 1.3.1, when Safari is used, allows XSS via an IFRAME element with allow-top-navigation in the sandbox attribute, in conjunction with a data: URL.

How severe is CVE-2019-15499?

CVE-2019-15499 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-2019-15499?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hackmd Codimd, Apple Safari.