CVE-2020-15930
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 4.38%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15930 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An XSS issue in Joplin desktop 1.0.190 to 1.0.245 allows arbitrary code execution via a malicious HTML embed tag.. EPSS estimates a 4.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An XSS issue in Joplin desktop 1.0.190 to 1.0.245 allows arbitrary code execution via a malicious HTML embed tag.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joplin Project | Joplin | >= 1.0.190, <= 1.0.245 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159316/Joplin-1.0.245-Cross-Site-Scripting-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/issues/3552Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v1.1.4Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159316/Joplin-1.0.245-Cross-Site-Scripting-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/issues/3552Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v1.1.4Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15930?
An XSS issue in Joplin desktop 1.0.190 to 1.0.245 allows arbitrary code execution via a malicious HTML embed tag.
How severe is CVE-2020-15930?
CVE-2020-15930 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15930?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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