CVE-2020-18336

Name: CVE-2020-18336
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-10T03:15:09.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-18336 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in Typora v.0.9.65 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the PDF file exporting function.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in Typora v.0.9.65 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the PDF file exporting function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Typora	Typora	0.9.65

References

https://github.com/typora/typora-issues/issues/2232Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/typora/typora-issues/issues/2232Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-18336?

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in Typora v.0.9.65 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the PDF file exporting function.

How severe is CVE-2020-18336?

CVE-2020-18336 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18336?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-18336?

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Source: NVD / NIST