CVE-2019-14653: pandao Editor.md 1.5.0 allows XSS via an attribute of an ABBR or SUP element.

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-14653 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting editor.md. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

pandao Editor.md 1.5.0 allows XSS via an attribute of an ABBR or SUP element.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-08-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ipandao

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-03 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ipandao editor.md DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy editor.md || rpm -q editor.md || editor.md --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison editor.md sudo apt install editor.md=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold editor.md

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list editor.md sudo dnf downgrade editor.md-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add editor.md

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-14653?

editor.md: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-14653 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14653 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-14653 affect?

CVE-2019-14653 affects editor.md. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). pandao Editor.md 1.5.0 allows XSS via an attribute of an ABBR or SUP element.

How urgent is CVE-2019-14653?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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