Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/electron-markdownify

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c942-mfmp-p4fh
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-41709 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere) affecting Electron markdownify libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves markdownify subject to remote code execution via malicious markdown file. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/electron-markdownify

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/electron-markdownify. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-c942-mfmp-p4fh CVE-2022-41709 HIGH Markdownify subject to Remote Code Execution via malicious markdown file
GHSA-qqhf-xfhw-7884 CVE-2022-41710 MODERATE Markdownify has Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties

CVE-2022-41709 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-41709
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c942-mfmp-p4fh
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere
Affected Product Electron markdownify
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-41709

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Electron markdownify dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

electron-markdownify fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install electron-markdownify@Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls electron-markdownify

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-41709, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls electron-markdownify

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Electron markdownify in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls electron-markdownify command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere, where the product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere. In Electron markdownify, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Markdownify version 1.4.1 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempting to view a malicious markdown file through Markdownify. This is possible because the application has the "nodeIntegration" option enabled. There are currently no patched versions and no known workarounds.

CVE-2022-41709 Affected Electron markdownify Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
electron-markdownify
npm/electron-markdownify
npm
≤ 1.4.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-41709 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41709
fluidattacks.com/advisories/adams WEB
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/adams
Electron markdownify Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/amitmerchant1990/electron-markdownify

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41709?
CVE-2022-41709 is a security vulnerability in Electron markdownify involving Markdownify subject to Remote Code Execution via malicious markdown file under CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere.
Which Electron markdownify versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: electron-markdownify.
What version fixes CVE-2022-41709?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is electron-markdownify affected?
Yes, electron-markdownify is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41709?
CVE-2022-41709 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-41709?
CVE-2022-41709 is classified under CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere (The product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-41709?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls electron-markdownify'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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