CVE-2020-9038
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 3.57%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9038 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Joplin through 1.0.184 allows Arbitrary File Read via XSS.. EPSS estimates a 3.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Joplin through 1.0.184 allows Arbitrary File Read via XSS.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joplin Project | Joplin | <= 1.0.184 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156582/Joplin-Desktop-1.0.184-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/commit/3db47b575b9cb0a765da3d283baa2c065df0d0bcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/compare/clipper-1.0.19...clipper-1.0.20Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156582/Joplin-Desktop-1.0.184-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/commit/3db47b575b9cb0a765da3d283baa2c065df0d0bcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/compare/clipper-1.0.19...clipper-1.0.20Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9038?
Joplin through 1.0.184 allows Arbitrary File Read via XSS.
How severe is CVE-2020-9038?
CVE-2020-9038 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9038?
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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