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CVE-2022-41709

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.43%

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CVE-2022-41709 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Markdownify version 1.4.1 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempting to view a malicious markdown file through Markdownify. This is possible because the application has the "nodeIntegration" option enabled.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Markdownify version 1.4.1 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempting to view a malicious markdown file through Markdownify. This is possible because the application has the "nodeIntegration" option enabled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Markdownify ProjectMarkdownify1.4.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41709?
Markdownify version 1.4.1 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempting to view a malicious markdown file through Markdownify. This is possible because the application has the "nodeIntegration" option enabled.
How severe is CVE-2022-41709?
CVE-2022-41709 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41709?
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