CVE-2021-33041
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.17%
Last modified
CVE-2021-33041 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. vmd through 1.34.0 allows 'div class="markdown-body"' XSS, as demonstrated by Electron remote code execution via require('child_process').execSync('calc.exe') on Windows and a similar attack on macOS.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
vmd through 1.34.0 allows 'div class="markdown-body"' XSS, as demonstrated by Electron remote code execution via require('child_process').execSync('calc.exe') on Windows and a similar attack on macOS.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmd Project | Vmd | <= 1.34.0 |
References
- https://github.com/yoshuawuyts/vmd/issues/137Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/yoshuawuyts/vmd/issues/137Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-33041?
vmd through 1.34.0 allows 'div class="markdown-body"' XSS, as demonstrated by Electron remote code execution via require('child_process').execSync('calc.exe') on Windows and a similar attack on macOS.
How severe is CVE-2021-33041?
CVE-2021-33041 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33041?
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.
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