CVE-2021-47963
Anote 1.0 Persistent Cross-Site Scripting Remote Code Execution
Description
Anote 1.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious payloads into markdown files stored within the application. Attackers can craft malicious markdown files with embedded JavaScript that executes system commands when opened, enabling remote code execution on the victim's computer.
INFO
Published Date :
May 15, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 15, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2021-47963
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Anote to the latest version.
- Implement robust input validation for markdown.
- Sanitize all rendered markdown content.
- Restrict execution of system commands.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-47963.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/AnotherNote/anote | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49836 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anote-persistent-cross-site-scripting-remote-code-execution |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-47963 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-47963
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Anote 1.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious payloads into markdown files stored within the application. Attackers can craft malicious markdown files with embedded JavaScript that executes system commands when opened, enabling remote code execution on the victim's computer. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://github.com/AnotherNote/anote Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49836 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anote-persistent-cross-site-scripting-remote-code-execution