Description
Improper path handling in Typora before 1.6.7 on Windows and Linux allows a crafted webpage to access local files and exfiltrate them to remote web servers via "typora://app/<absolute-path>".
This vulnerability can be exploited if a user opens a malicious markdown file in Typora, or copies text from a malicious webpage and paste it into Typora.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typora | Typora | < 1.6.7 | 1.6.7 |
References
- https://support.typora.io/What's-New-1.6/ release-notes
- https://starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-2316/ third-party-advisory