CVE-2026-15505: XSS (CVSS 3.5)

Description

A weakness has been identified in vnotex vnote up to 3.20.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /src/data/extra/web/js/markdownit.js of the component YAML Frontmatter. This manipulation of the argument p_metaData causes cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.5

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0020

Probability of exploitation

0.09%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

CWE-94 CWE-94

References

Other References

https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-15505 https://vuldb.com/submit/844847 https://vuldb.com/vuln/377834 https://vuldb.com/vuln/377834/cti

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-15505? +

A weakness has been identified in vnotex vnote up to 3.20.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /src/data/extra/web/js/markdownit.js of the component YAML Frontmatter. This manipulation of the argument p_metaData causes cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-15505? +

CVE-2026-15505 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.5 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact. The EPSS score is 0.0020, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-15505? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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