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CVE-2021-47837 (GCVE-0-2021-47837)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-16 19:09 – Updated: 2026-01-16 21:09
VLAI?
Title
Markdownify 1.2.0 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
Summary
Markdownify 1.2.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to store malicious payloads within markdown files. Attackers can upload crafted markdown files with embedded scripts that execute when the file is opened, potentially enabling remote code execution.
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
Impacted products
Credits
TaurusOmar
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