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CVE-2019-25781

8.7 HIGH 0.4% exploit odds No fix listed Denial of service Library

What it is

Python-Markdown 3.0 through 3.11.2 contains an algorithmic complexity vulnerability in inline link parsing that allows remote attackers to exhaust CPU through unmatched brackets. Attackers can submit short Markdown containing repeated [ or ![ characters, forcing LinkInlineProcessor.getText() and getLink() into quadratic scans that keep workers busy for minutes.

At a glance

Exploitability
Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds
0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix
No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

  1. ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
  2. PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
  3. Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published
Last modified
Exploit probability
0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness
CWE-407
Record status
Awaiting Analysis

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.7

Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Attack requirements
None
Privileges needed
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Raw vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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References

NVD record · CVE.org record