Vulnerability Database · npm · markdown · Version
markdown 0.5.0
0.5.0 is affected by 1 vulnerability.
The vulnerabilities that cover this exact version are listed below with the fixed version to move to. The upgrade Vulert recommends: 0.5.0.
Critical 0 High 0 Medium 0 Low 1 Unrated 0
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Released 26 Jul 2013
Status latest release
Also known from other sources 1
Newer releases 8
Database updated 23/Oct/2026
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01 Vulnerabilities affecting this version
markdown 0.5.0 vulnerabilities
1 vulnerability cover markdown 0.5.0. Open the full list in the database.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Fixed version | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Expression Denial of Service in markdown | N/A low | No fix published | 04 Sep 2020 |
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Questions
About markdown 0.5.0
Is markdown 0.5.0 vulnerable?
Yes. 1 vulnerability in the Vulert database cover markdown 0.5.0: 0 critical, 0 high, 0 medium and 1 low. The upgrade Vulert recommends is 0.5.0, and each entry above names the fixed version to move to.
Which version of markdown should I use instead of 0.5.0?
0.5.0 is the version Vulert recommends for this release line, which is also the release the publisher currently ships. The version table on the package page lists every release with the vulnerabilities recorded against it.
Is 0.5.0 the latest release of markdown?
Yes. 0.5.0 is the current release, published 26 Jul 2013. Staying on the current line is what keeps you inside the publisher's fixes.
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