CVE-2021-29996
CVSS v3
9.6
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
3.2 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Mark Text through 0.16.3 allows attackers arbitrary command execution. This could lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) by opening .md files containing a mutation Cross Site Scripting (XSS) payload.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-04-05
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-29996?
Mark Text through 0.16.3 allows attackers arbitrary command execution. This could lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) by opening .md files containing a mutation Cross Site Scripting (XSS) payload.
Is CVE-2021-29996 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-29996 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 3.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-29996?
CVE-2021-29996 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL severity).
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