CVE-2023-26302
CVE-2023-26302 is a low-severity vulnerability in Executablebooks Markdown-it-py with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-173.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-173
- Affected product: Executablebooks Markdown-it-py
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Description
Denial of service could be caused to the command line interface of markdown-it-py, before v2.2.0, if an attacker was allowed to use invalid UTF-8 characters as input.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-26302?
- Denial of service could be caused to the command line interface of markdown-it-py, before v2.2.0, if an attacker was allowed to use invalid UTF-8 characters as input.
- How severe is CVE-2023-26302?
- CVE-2023-26302 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-26302 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-26302?
- CVE-2023-26302 affects Executablebooks Markdown-it-py. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-26302?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-26302 published?
- CVE-2023-26302 was published on 2023-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:executablebooks:markdown-it-py:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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