CVE-2024-7738: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in yzane vscode-markdown-pdf 1.5.0

Routine

LOW 3.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-7738 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting markdown pdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in yzane vscode-markdown-pdf 1.5.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Markdown File Handler. The manipulation leads to pathname traversal. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-21, CWE-22
Published	2024-08-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: yzane

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-13 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yzane markdown pdf 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 markdown-pdf || rpm -q markdown-pdf || markdown-pdf --version

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

apt-cache madison markdown-pdf sudo apt install markdown-pdf=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold markdown-pdf

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

dnf --showduplicates list markdown-pdf sudo dnf downgrade markdown-pdf-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add markdown-pdf

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-2024-7738?

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

Is CVE-2024-7738 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7738 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-2024-7738 affect?

CVE-2024-7738 affects markdown pdf. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in yzane vscode-markdown-pdf 1.5.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Markdown File Handler. The manipulation leads to pathname travers

How urgent is CVE-2024-7738?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-7739 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in yzane vscode-markdown-pdf 1.5.0

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