CVE-2019-15499
CVE-2019-15499 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hackmd Codimd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Hackmd Codimd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CodiMD 1.3.1, when Safari is used, allows XSS via an IFRAME element with allow-top-navigation in the sandbox attribute, in conjunction with a data: URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-15499?
- CodiMD 1.3.1, when Safari is used, allows XSS via an IFRAME element with allow-top-navigation in the sandbox attribute, in conjunction with a data: URL.
- How severe is CVE-2019-15499?
- CVE-2019-15499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-15499 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-15499?
- CVE-2019-15499 affects Hackmd Codimd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-15499?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-15499 published?
- CVE-2019-15499 was published on 2019-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hackmd:codimd:1.3.1:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
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