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HIGH

CVE-2019-12172

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.8 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Typora 0.9.9.21.1 (1913) allows arbitrary code execution via a modified file: URL syntax in the HREF attribute of an AREA element, as demonstrated by file:\\\\\\ on macOS or Linux, or file://C| on Windows. This is different from CVE-2019-12137.

Technical details

Published
2019-05-17

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12172?

Typora 0.9.9.21.1 (1913) allows arbitrary code execution via a modified file: URL syntax in the HREF attribute of an AREA element, as demonstrated by file:\\\\\\ on macOS or Linux, or file://C| on Windows. This is different from CVE-2019-12137.

Is CVE-2019-12172 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2019-12172 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.8% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-12172?

CVE-2019-12172 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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