CVE-2023-5701: A vulnerability has been found in vnotex vnote up to 3.17.0 and classified as problematic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-5701?

vnote: upgrade to newer than 3.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-5701 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5701 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-2023-5701 affect?

CVE-2023-5701 affects vnote. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability has been found in vnotex vnote up to 3.17.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Markdown File Handler. The manipulation with the input <xss onclick="aler

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-5701?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-5701 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting vnote. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been found in vnotex vnote up to 3.17.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Markdown File Handler. The manipulation with the input <xss onclick="alert(1)" style=display:block>Click here</xss> leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vul

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: vnote project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-23 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vnote project vnote UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.17.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.17.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.17.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vnote

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-2023-5701?

vnote: upgrade to newer than 3.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-5701 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5701 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-2023-5701 affect?

CVE-2023-5701 affects vnote. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability has been found in vnotex vnote up to 3.17.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Markdown File Handler. The manipulation with the input <xss onclick="aler

How urgent is CVE-2023-5701?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

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References

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