CVE-2022-41709 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Markdownify version 1.4.1 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempting to view a malicious markdown file through Markdownify. This is possible because the application has the "nodeIntegration" option enabled.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Markdownify Project	Markdownify	1.4.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-829

References

https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/adams/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/amitmerchant1990/electron-markdownifyThird Party Advisory
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/adams/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/amitmerchant1990/electron-markdownifyThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-41709?

CVE-2022-41709 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Markdownify version 1.4.1 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempting to view a malicious markdown file through Markdownify. This is possible because the ap...

How severe is CVE-2022-41709?

CVE-2022-41709 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-2022-41709?

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