CVE-2024-2319: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Django MarkdownX project, affecting version 4.0.2

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-2319 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting markdownx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Django MarkdownX project, affecting version 4.0.2. An attacker could store a specially crafted JavaScript payload in the upload functionality due to lack of proper sanitisation of JavaScript elements.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: neutronx

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-08 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

neutronx markdownx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison markdownx sudo apt install markdownx=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold markdownx

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

dnf --showduplicates list markdownx sudo dnf downgrade markdownx-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add markdownx

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-2024-2319?

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

Is CVE-2024-2319 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2319 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-2024-2319 affect?

CVE-2024-2319 affects markdownx. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Django MarkdownX project, affecting version 4.0.2. An attacker could store a specially crafted JavaScript payload in the upload functionality due to lack of proper sanitisation of JavaScript e

How urgent is CVE-2024-2319?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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