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HIGH

CVE-2021-26813

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

markdown2 >=1.0.1.18, fixed in 2.4.0, is affected by a regular expression denial of service vulnerability. If an attacker provides a malicious string, it can make markdown2 processing difficult or delayed for an extended period of time.

Technical details

Published
2021-03-03

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-26813?

markdown2 >=1.0.1.18, fixed in 2.4.0, is affected by a regular expression denial of service vulnerability. If an attacker provides a malicious string, it can make markdown2 processing difficult or delayed for an extended period of time.

Is CVE-2021-26813 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-26813 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-26813?

CVE-2021-26813 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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