How severe is CVE-2023-44141?

CVE-2023-44141 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-44141 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44141?

CVE-2023-44141 primarily affects Inkdrop. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44141?

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-2023-44141 published?

CVE-2023-44141 was published on 2023-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44141

CVE-2023-44141 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inkdrop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Inkdrop
Published: 2023-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Inkdrop prior to v5.6.0 allows a local attacker to conduct a code injection attack by having a legitimate user open a specially crafted markdown file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44141?: Inkdrop prior to v5.6.0 allows a local attacker to conduct a code injection attack by having a legitimate user open a specially crafted markdown file.
How severe is CVE-2023-44141?: CVE-2023-44141 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-44141 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44141?: CVE-2023-44141 primarily affects Inkdrop. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44141?: 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-2023-44141 published?: CVE-2023-44141 was published on 2023-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:inkdrop:inkdrop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:inkdrop:inkdrop:5.6.0:beta0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:inkdrop:inkdrop:5.6.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:inkdrop:inkdrop:5.6.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:inkdrop:inkdrop:5.6.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:inkdrop:inkdrop:5.6.0:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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