CVE-2024-36109
In affected versions the markdown parser allows `<script>` tags to be included which execute when published.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.41%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
CoCalc is web-based software that enables collaboration in research, teaching, and scientific publishing. In affected versions the markdown parser allows `<script>` tags to be included which execute when published. This issue has been addressed in commit `419862a9c9879c`. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.6 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
- EPSS
- 0.41% probability · 34th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-79
- Source
- security-advisories@github.com
References
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.