CVE-2019-9785
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
4.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
gitnote 3.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Markdown file, as demonstrated by a javascript:window.parent.top.require('child_process').execFile substring in the onerror attribute of an IMG element.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-03-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-9785?
gitnote 3.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Markdown file, as demonstrated by a javascript:window.parent.top.require('child_process').execFile substring in the onerror attribute of an IMG element.
Is CVE-2019-9785 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-9785 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 4.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-9785?
CVE-2019-9785 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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