CVE-2022-24656

Name: CVE-2022-24656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-21T11:15:10.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24656 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. HexoEditor 1.1.8 is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS). By putting a common XSS payload in a markdown file, if opened with the app, will execute several times.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HexoEditor 1.1.8 is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS). By putting a common XSS payload in a markdown file, if opened with the app, will execute several times.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hexoeditor Project	Hexoeditor	1.1.8

References

https://github.com/zhuzhuyule/HexoEditor/issues/3Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/zhuzhuyule/HexoEditor/issues/3Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24656?

HexoEditor 1.1.8 is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS). By putting a common XSS payload in a markdown file, if opened with the app, will execute several times.

How severe is CVE-2022-24656?

CVE-2022-24656 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24656?

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-2022-24656?

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Source: NVD / NIST