Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Anki - CVE-2024-26020

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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Anki - CVE-2024-26020

Published: July 23, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU94657
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26020
CWE-ID: CWE-74
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Ankitects
Affected software:
Anki

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to arbitrary script execution issue in the MPV functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted flashcard and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-26020

Install updates from vendor's website.

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