How severe is CVE-2024-41662?

CVE-2024-41662 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2024-41662 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41662?

CVE-2024-41662 affects Vnote Project Vnote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41662?

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.

Does CVE-2024-41662 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41662 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39118.

When was CVE-2024-41662 published?

CVE-2024-41662 was published on 2024-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41662

CVE-2024-41662 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vnote Project Vnote with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39118
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vnote Project Vnote
Published: 2024-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VNote is a note-taking platform. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Markdown rendering functionality of versions 3.18.1 and prior of the VNote note-taking application. This vulnerability allows the injection and execution of arbitrary JavaScript code through which remote code execution can be achieved. A patch for this issue is available at commit f1af78573a0ef51d6ef6a0bc4080cddc8f30a545. Other mitigation strategies include implementing rigorous input sanitization for all Markdown content and utilizing a secure Markdown parser that appropriately escapes or strips potentially dangerous content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41662?: VNote is a note-taking platform. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Markdown rendering functionality of versions 3.18.1 and prior of the VNote note-taking application. This vulnerability allows the injection and execution of arbitrary JavaScript code through which remote code execution can be achieved. A patch for this issue is available at commit f1af78573a0ef51d6ef6a0bc4080cddc8f30a545. Other mitigation strategies include implementing rigorous input sanitization for all Markdown content and utilizing a secure Markdown parser that appropriately escapes or strips potentially dangerous content.
How severe is CVE-2024-41662?: CVE-2024-41662 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2024-41662 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41662?: CVE-2024-41662 affects Vnote Project Vnote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41662?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-41662 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41662 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39118.
When was CVE-2024-41662 published?: CVE-2024-41662 was published on 2024-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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