CVE-2023-39703: A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Markdown Editor component of Typora v1.6.7 allows attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-39703?

typora: upgrade to 1.6.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-39703 being exploited?

CVE-2023-39703 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-39703 affect?

CVE-2023-39703 affects typora. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Markdown Editor component of Typora v1.6.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted Markdown file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-39703?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-39703 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting typora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Markdown Editor component of Typora v1.6.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted Markdown file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-09-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: typora

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-01 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

typora typora UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.7

Fixed in: 1.6.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade typora

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade typora

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-39703?

typora: upgrade to 1.6.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-39703 being exploited?

CVE-2023-39703 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-2023-39703 affect?

CVE-2023-39703 affects typora. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Markdown Editor component of Typora v1.6.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted Markdown file.

How urgent is CVE-2023-39703?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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