CVE-2026-15505: Cross Site Scripting in vnotex vnote
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in vnotex vnote versions 3.20.0 and 3.20.1. The issue is located in the YAML Frontmatter component within the file /src/data/extra/web/js/markdownit.js, where manipulation of the argument p_metaData can lead to XSS. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and requires low privileges with user interaction. The vendor has not responded to the disclosure, and no official fix or patch is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15505 is a medium severity cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting vnotex vnote versions 3.20.0 and 3.20.1. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the p_metaData argument in the YAML Frontmatter component of the markdownit.js file, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application. The vendor was contacted but did not provide a response or remediation. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, information disclosure, or other client-side impacts. The vulnerability requires low privileges and user interaction but can be initiated remotely.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available from the vendor, as they have not responded to the disclosure. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for any future updates or patches. In the meantime, consider applying application-level input sanitization or filtering on the p_metaData input if feasible, or restrict access to vulnerable versions until a fix is released.
CVE-2026-15505: Cross Site Scripting in vnotex vnote
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in vnotex vnote versions 3.20.0 and 3.20.1. The issue is located in the YAML Frontmatter component within the file /src/data/extra/web/js/markdownit.js, where manipulation of the argument p_metaData can lead to XSS. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and requires low privileges with user interaction. The vendor has not responded to the disclosure, and no official fix or patch is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15505 is a medium severity cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting vnotex vnote versions 3.20.0 and 3.20.1. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the p_metaData argument in the YAML Frontmatter component of the markdownit.js file, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application. The vendor was contacted but did not provide a response or remediation. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, information disclosure, or other client-side impacts. The vulnerability requires low privileges and user interaction but can be initiated remotely.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available from the vendor, as they have not responded to the disclosure. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for any future updates or patches. In the meantime, consider applying application-level input sanitization or filtering on the p_metaData input if feasible, or restrict access to vulnerable versions until a fix is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-12T05:36:17.390Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a53ebfb68715ace4303acd9
Added to database: 07/12/2026, 19:33:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/12/2026, 19:47:29 UTC
Last updated: 07/12/2026, 20:26:28 UTC
Views: 8
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