Caret Editor up to 4.0.0-rc21 Markdown Document Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Caret Editor up to 4.0.0-rc21. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Markdown Document Handler. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-20269. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Caret Editor up to 4.0.0-rc21. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Markdown Document Handler. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 01/26/2021 as 161072. The advisory is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-20269. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 4.0.0-rc22 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

Caret Editor

Version

4.0.0-rc21

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Caret Editor 4.0.0-rc22

Timelineinfo

08/13/2020 🔍
01/26/2021 +166 days 🔍
01/26/2021 +0 days 🔍
02/19/2021 +24 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 161072
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-20269 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-20269
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-168640

Entryinfo

Created: 01/26/2021 22:05
Updated: 02/19/2021 15:22
Changes: 01/26/2021 22:05 (38), 02/19/2021 15:17 (5), 02/19/2021 15:22 (18)
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