CVE-2022-25069

Name: CVE-2022-25069
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-05T01:15:07.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25069 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Mark Text v0.16.3 was discovered to contain a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability which allows attackers to perform remote code execution (RCE) via injecting a crafted payload into /lib/contentState/pasteCtrl.js.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mark Text v0.16.3 was discovered to contain a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability which allows attackers to perform remote code execution (RCE) via injecting a crafted payload into /lib/contentState/pasteCtrl.js.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Marktext	Marktext	0.16.3

References

https://github.com/marktext/marktext/issues/2990Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/marktext/marktext/pull/3002Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/marktext/marktext/issues/2990Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/marktext/marktext/pull/3002Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25069?

How severe is CVE-2022-25069?

CVE-2022-25069 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25069?

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