CVE-2024-40643
CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 0.75%
Last modified
CVE-2024-40643 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application. Joplin fails to take into account that "<" followed by a non letter character will not be considered html. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application. Joplin fails to take into account that "<" followed by a non letter character will not be considered html. As such it is possible to do an XSS by putting an "illegal" tag within a tag.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joplin Project | Joplin | < 3.0.15 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40643?
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application. Joplin fails to take into account that "<" followed by a non letter character will not be considered html. As such it is possible to do an XSS by putting an "illegal" tag within a tag.
How severe is CVE-2024-40643?
CVE-2024-40643 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40643?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2024-40643?
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