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CVE-2026-19744

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.1 EPSS 0.36% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-13 · Last synced 2026-08-14

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The Markdown renderer in maalfer Pentestify versions prior to 2.3.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS), allowing authenticated users to execute arbitrary JavaScript by crafting Markdown links with double quotes that disrupt the href attribute. This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure within the application. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

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CVE
CVE-2026-19744
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.1
EPSS
0.36%
Java

Original NVD Description

Cross-site Scripting in the Markdown renderer in maalfer Pentestify before 2.3.2 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the application origin via a Markdown link whose URL contains a double quote, which closes the anchor's href attribute because the renderer's sanitization step does not escape quotes