CVE-2022-41710: Markdownify version 1.4.1 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files on any client t

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-41710 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting markdownify. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Markdownify version 1.4.1 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files on any client that attempts to view a malicious markdown file through Markdownify. This is possible because the application does not have a CSP policy (or at least not strict enough) and/or does not properly validate the contents of markdown files before rendering them.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-552
Published	2022-11-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fluid Attacks · Vendor: markdownify project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-03 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

markdownify project markdownify DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy markdownify || rpm -q markdownify || markdownify --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison markdownify sudo apt install markdownify=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold markdownify

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

dnf --showduplicates list markdownify sudo dnf downgrade markdownify-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add markdownify

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-2022-41710?

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

Is CVE-2022-41710 being exploited?

CVE-2022-41710 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-2022-41710 affect?

CVE-2022-41710 affects markdownify. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Markdownify version 1.4.1 allows an external attacker to remotely obtain arbitrary local files on any client that attempts to view a malicious markdown file through Markdownify. This is possible because the application does not have a CSP p

How urgent is CVE-2022-41710?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2022-41709 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE Markdownify version 1.4.1 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempt

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