CVE-2024-41662

HIGH

VNote < 3.18.1 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting in Markdown Renderer

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2024-41662. PoCs published by sh3bu.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The repository provides a detailed technical analysis of CVE-2024-41662, an XSS vulnerability in VNote's Markdown rendering functionality that can lead to RCE. It includes steps to reproduce, payload examples, and mitigation strategies.

Description

VNote is a note-taking platform. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Markdown rendering functionality of versions 3.18.1 and prior of the VNote note-taking application. This vulnerability allows the injection and execution of arbitrary JavaScript code through which remote code execution can be achieved. A patch for this issue is available at commit f1af78573a0ef51d6ef6a0bc4080cddc8f30a545. Other mitigation strategies include implementing rigorous input sanitization for all Markdown content and utilizing a secure Markdown parser that appropriately escapes or strips potentially dangerous content.

Exploits (2)

nomisec WRITEUP 3 stars
by sh3bu · poc
https://github.com/sh3bu/CVE-2024-41662

The repository provides a detailed technical analysis of CVE-2024-41662, an XSS vulnerability in VNote's Markdown rendering functionality that can lead to RCE. It includes steps to reproduce, payload examples, and mitigation strategies.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: VNote <=3.18.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to VNote application · Ability to create or edit notes
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
github WRITEUP
by sh3bu · poc
https://github.com/sh3bu/CVE-disclosures/tree/main/CVE-2024-41662

The repository provides a detailed technical analysis of CVE-2024-41662, an XSS vulnerability in VNote's Markdown rendering that can lead to RCE. It includes steps to reproduce, payload examples, and mitigation strategies, demonstrating a clear understanding of the vulnerability.

Classification
Writeup 95%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: VNote <=3.18.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to VNote application · Ability to create or edit notes
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 27, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v3 8.6
EPSS 0.0158
EPSS Percentile 72.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
vnote_project/vnote < 3.18.1
Published Jul 24, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026