Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in simple-markdown 0.6.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file simple-markdown.js. The manipulation with the input <<<<<<<<<<:/:/:/:/:/:/:/:/:/:/ leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 0.6.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 015a719bf5cdc561feea05500ecb3274ef609cd2. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-220638 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Khanacademy | Simple-Markdown | 0.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ariabuckles/simple-markdown/commit/015a719bf5cdc561feea05500ePatch
- https://github.com/ariabuckles/simple-markdown/pull/73ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/ariabuckles/simple-markdown/releases/tag/0.6.1Release Notes
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.220638Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.220638Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ariabuckles/simple-markdown/commit/015a719bf5cdc561feea05500ePatch
- https://github.com/ariabuckles/simple-markdown/pull/73ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/ariabuckles/simple-markdown/releases/tag/0.6.1Release Notes
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.220638Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.220638Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-25102?
CVE-2019-25102 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in simple-markdown 0.6.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file simple-markdown.js. The manipulation with the input <<<<<<<<<<:/:/...
How severe is CVE-2019-25102?
CVE-2019-25102 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-25102?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Khanacademy Simple-Markdown.