CVE-2021-47842

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified

CVE-2021-47842 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. StudyMD 0.3.2 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into markdown files. Attackers can upload crafted markdown files with embedded JavaScript payloads that execute when the file is opened, potentially enabling remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

StudyMD 0.3.2 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into markdown files. Attackers can upload crafted markdown files with embedded JavaScript payloads that execute when the file is opened, potentially enabling remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

CVSS 4.0
5.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability
0.41%

32.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47842?
StudyMD 0.3.2 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into markdown files. Attackers can upload crafted markdown files with embedded JavaScript payloads that execute when the file is opened, potentially enabling remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-47842?
CVE-2021-47842 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47842?
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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Source: NVD / NIST