MkDocs is a lightweight static-site generator for documentation that operates as a focused command-line and build tool; its vulnerability footprint centers on the core MkDocs product and reflects input-handling weaknesses characteristic of file-processing tools, particularly path-traversal conditions that arise in pathname normalization. Current severity, exploitation activity, and exposure counts are shown alongside this summary.
The number and severity of CVEs published that impact products developed by Mkdocs over time
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (1 CVEs).
1 CVEs · Highest risk first
| CVE | Published | CVSS | Risk | KEV | Exploit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2021-40978HIGH The mkdocs 1.2.2 built-in dev-server allows directory traversal using the port 8000, enabling remote exploitation to obtain :sensitive information. NOTE: the vendor has disputed th | Oct 7, 2021 | 7.5 | 41 | NO | YES |
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (1 CVEs).
An overview of all social media posts that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Mkdocs.
Media articles that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Mkdocs — matched by CVE ID, not by vendor name.