HackMD CodiMD up to 2.2.0 improper protection of alternate path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in HackMD CodiMD up to 2.2.0 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper protection of alternate path. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-46654. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in HackMD CodiMD up to 2.2.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper protection of alternate path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-424. The product does not sufficiently protect all possible paths that a user can take to access restricted functionality or resources. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

CodiMD through 2.2.0 has a CSP-based protection mechanism against XSS through uploaded JavaScript content, but it can be bypassed by uploading a .html file that references an uploaded .js file.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-46654 since 04/26/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-12480). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper protection of alternate path
CWE: CWE-424
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CodiMD 2.2.1

Timelineinfo

04/26/2025 🔍
04/27/2025 +1 days 🔍
04/27/2025 +0 days 🔍
06/17/2025 +51 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1910
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-46654 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-46654
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-306352
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/27/2025 10:03
Updated: 06/17/2025 03:29
Changes: 04/27/2025 10:03 (63), 05/25/2025 21:59 (1), 06/17/2025 03:29 (1)
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