CVE-2024-41662

Name: CVE-2024-41662
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-24T17:15:11.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-41662 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. VNote is a note-taking platform. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Markdown rendering functionality of versions 3.18.1 and prior of the VNote note-taking application. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VNote is a note-taking platform. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Markdown rendering functionality of versions 3.18.1 and prior of the VNote note-taking application. This vulnerability allows the injection and execution of arbitrary JavaScript code through which remote code execution can be achieved. A patch for this issue is available at commit f1af78573a0ef51d6ef6a0bc4080cddc8f30a545. Other mitigation strategies include implementing rigorous input sanitization for all Markdown content and utilizing a secure Markdown parser that appropriately escapes or strips potentially dangerous content.

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

1.58%

72.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vnote Project	Vnote	<= 3.18.1

References

https://github.com/vnotex/vnote/commit/f1af78573a0ef51d6ef6a0bc4080cddc8f30a545Patch
https://github.com/vnotex/vnote/security/advisories/GHSA-w655-h68w-vxxcExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vnotex/vnote/commit/f1af78573a0ef51d6ef6a0bc4080cddc8f30a545Patch
https://github.com/vnotex/vnote/security/advisories/GHSA-w655-h68w-vxxcExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 24, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41662?

How severe is CVE-2024-41662?

CVE-2024-41662 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41662?

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