CVE-2024-21535
Markdown-to-jsx Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Description
Versions of the package markdown-to-jsx before 7.4.0 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via the src property due to improper input sanitization. An attacker can execute arbitrary code by injecting a malicious iframe element in the markdown.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 15, 2024, 5:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 17, 2024, 8:36 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the affected markdown-to-jsx package to version 7.4.0 or later.
- If the affected package is a dependency of another package, ensure all dependencies are up to date.
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-2024-21535.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/quantizor/markdown-to-jsx/commit/8eb74da825c0d8d2e9508d73c672bcae36ba555a | Patch |
| https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-MARKDOWNTOJSX-6258886 | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-21535 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-21535
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 17, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Changed Reference Type https://github.com/quantizor/markdown-to-jsx/commit/8eb74da825c0d8d2e9508d73c672bcae36ba555a No Types Assigned https://github.com/quantizor/markdown-to-jsx/commit/8eb74da825c0d8d2e9508d73c672bcae36ba555a Patch Changed Reference Type https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-MARKDOWNTOJSX-6258886 No Types Assigned https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-MARKDOWNTOJSX-6258886 Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-79 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:quantizor:markdown-to-jsx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 7.4.0 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 15, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Versions of the package markdown-to-jsx before 7.4.0 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via the src property due to improper input sanitization. An attacker can execute arbitrary code by injecting a malicious iframe element in the markdown. Added Reference Snyk https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-MARKDOWNTOJSX-6258886 [No types assigned] Added Reference Snyk https://github.com/quantizor/markdown-to-jsx/commit/8eb74da825c0d8d2e9508d73c672bcae36ba555a [No types assigned] Added CWE Snyk CWE-79 Added CVSS V3.1 Snyk AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N