QID 983763

QID 983763: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for simple-markdown (GHSA-qj3f-9gmq-fwv5)

Versions of `simple-markdown` prior to 0.4.4 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting. Due to insufficient input sanitization the package may render output containing malicious JavaScript. This vulnerability can be exploited through input of links containing `data` or VBScript URIs and a base64-encoded payload. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 0.4.4 or later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.1 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-qj3f-9gmq-fwv5 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-qj3f-9gmq-fwv5 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-qj3f-9gmq-fwv5

CVEs related to QID 983763

CVE-2019-9844 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-qj3f-9gmq-fwv5	simple-markdown		github.com/advisories/GHSA-qj3f-9gmq-fwv5

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