CVE-2023-1004

Name: CVE-2023-1004
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-24T08:15:11.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1004 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in MarkText up to 0.17.1 on Windows and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WSH JScript Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been found in MarkText up to 0.17.1 on Windows and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WSH JScript Handler. The manipulation leads to code injection. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-221737 was assigned to this vulnerability.

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

0.38%

29.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Marktext	Marktext	<= 0.17.1

References

https://github.com/marktext/marktext/issues/3575Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221737Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.221737Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/marktext/marktext/issues/3575Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221737Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.221737Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 24, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1004?

How severe is CVE-2023-1004?

CVE-2023-1004 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1004?

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