MarkText up to 0.17.1 on Windows WSH JScript code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MarkText up to 0.17.1 on Windows. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component WSH JScript Handler. This manipulation causes code injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-1004. The attack is restricted to local execution. Moreover, an exploit is present. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MarkText up to 0.17.1 on Windows and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component WSH JScript Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 02/24/2023. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-1004. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/24/2023 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 3575
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-1004 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-1004
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221737
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2023 09:01 AM
Updated: 03/24/2023 08:00 PM
Changes: 02/24/2023 09:01 AM (40), 03/24/2023 07:52 PM (3), 03/24/2023 08:00 PM (28)
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Submitter: Tom23
Cache ID: 18:9D9:40

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #92097: MarkText on Windows doesn't filter WSH JScript, which may cause code execution (by Tom23)

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