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. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the p_metaData argument, leading to XSS. 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 up to 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. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute script code in the context of the affected application. The vendor was contacted but did not provide any response or remediation guidance. No patch or official fix has been published as of the disclosure date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser when interacting with the vulnerable component. This may lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions performed with the victim's privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating a medium impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring user interaction with low integrity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no patch is available, users should consider applying workarounds such as disabling or restricting the use of the affected YAML Frontmatter feature if possible, or employing web application firewalls to detect and block XSS payloads targeting this component. Monitor official vendor channels for updates or patches.
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. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the p_metaData argument, leading to XSS. 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 up to 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. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute script code in the context of the affected application. The vendor was contacted but did not provide any response or remediation guidance. No patch or official fix has been published as of the disclosure date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser when interacting with the vulnerable component. This may lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions performed with the victim's privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating a medium impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring user interaction with low integrity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no patch is available, users should consider applying workarounds such as disabling or restricting the use of the affected YAML Frontmatter feature if possible, or employing web application firewalls to detect and block XSS payloads targeting this component. Monitor official vendor channels for updates or patches.
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: 07/20/2026, 19:16:42 UTC
Last updated: 08/26/2026, 10:52:07 UTC
Views: 113
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