CVE-2021-47837

Published: Jan 16, 2026Modified: Jun 17, 2026Deferred

5.1

Vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:XShow less

Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com (Secondary)

Description

Markdownify 1.2.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to store malicious payloads within markdown files. Attackers can upload crafted markdown files with embedded scripts that execute when the file is opened, potentially enabling remote code execution.

Related CWEs

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

References (5)

https://github.com/amitmerchant1990/electron-markdownify

Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com

https://imgur.com/a/T4jBoiS

Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49835

Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/markdownify-persistent-cross-site-scripting

Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/markdownify-persistent-cross-site-scripting

Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

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