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

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-7739 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) 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, was found in yzane vscode-markdown-pdf 1.5.0. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. 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	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
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-2024-7739?

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

Is CVE-2024-7739 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7739 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-2024-7739 affect?

CVE-2024-7739 affects markdown pdf. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in yzane vscode-markdown-pdf 1.5.0. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit ha

How urgent is CVE-2024-7739?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-7738 LOW 3.3 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in yzane vscode-markdown-pdf 1.5.0

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