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Markdownify 1.2.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to store malicious payloads within markdown files. Attackers ca…
Published:
15 januari 2026 om 23:00:00
Alert date:
16 januari 2026 om 20:08:27
Source:
nvd.nist.gov
Web Technologies
CVE-2021-47837 affects Markdownify 1.2.0, a markdown file editor application. The vulnerability is a persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw that allows attackers to embed malicious scripts within markdown files. When these crafted files are opened by users, the embedded scripts execute automatically. This can potentially lead to remote code execution on the victim's system. The vulnerability has been assigned a high criticality rating and exploit code is publicly available.
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Affected products:
Markdownify
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47837
https://github.com/amitmerchant1990/electron-markdownify
https://imgur.com/a/T4jBoiS
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49835
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/markdownify-persistent-cross-site-scripting
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