How severe is CVE-2023-0835?

CVE-2023-0835 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0835 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0835?

CVE-2023-0835 affects Markdown-pdf Project Markdown-pdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0835?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-0835 published?

CVE-2023-0835 was published on 2023-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0835

CVE-2023-0835 is a high-severity vulnerability in Markdown-pdf Project Markdown-pdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Markdown-pdf Project Markdown-pdf
Published: 2023-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

markdown-pdf version 11.0.0 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate the Markdown content entered by the user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0835?: markdown-pdf version 11.0.0 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application does not validate the Markdown content entered by the user.
How severe is CVE-2023-0835?: CVE-2023-0835 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0835 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0835?: CVE-2023-0835 affects Markdown-pdf Project Markdown-pdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0835?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-0835 published?: CVE-2023-0835 was published on 2023-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:markdown-pdf_project:markdown-pdf:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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