CVE-2023-1003

Typora WSH JScript code injection

HIGH
7.8
CVSS Score
Published: February 24, 2023 at 07:53 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 05:26 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorTypora· also runs on 1 platform

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Severity
HIGH7.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Typora up to 1.5.5 on Windows. Affected is an unknown function of the component WSH JScript Handler. The manipulation leads to code injection. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.5.8 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221736.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

microsoft-windows (environment)

Runs on — not affected

The affected product only carries this flaw when running on these platforms. The platforms themselves are not vulnerable.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (3)

ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/typora/typora-issues/issues/5623
SignaturePermissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221736
VDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.221736

CVSS

Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-94

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