Cross-site Scripting with Markdown rendering in CoCalc
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · Low
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
CoCalc is web-based software that enables collaboration in research, teaching, and scientific publishing. In affected versions the markdown parser allows `<script>` tags to be included which execute when published. This issue has been addressed in commit `419862a9c9879c`. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sagemathinc | cocalc | before 419862a9c9879c | 419862a9c9879c | Patch available | CNA |
- cocalc Vendorsagemathinc Affected before 419862a9c9879c Fixed in 419862a9c9879c Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA cocalc (sagemathinc) Fixed in 419862a9c9879c
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-36109
References
Sources
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