CVE-2023-45673
CVSS v3
9
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
3.0 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application. A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in affected versions allows clicking on a link in a PDF in an untrusted note to execute arbitrary shell commands. Clicking links in PDFs allows for arbitrary code execution because Joplin desktop: 1. has not disabled top redirection for note viewer iframes, and 2. and has node integration enabled. This is a remote code execution vulnerability that impacts anyone who attaches untrusted PDFs to notes and has the icon enabled. This issue has been addressed in version 2.13.3. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-06-21
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-45673?
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application. A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in affected versions allows clicking on a link in a PDF in an untrusted note to execute arbitrary shell commands. Clicking links in PDFs allows for arbitrary code execution because Joplin desktop: 1. has not disabled top redirection for note viewer iframes, and 2. and has node integration enabled. This is a remote code execution vulnerability that impacts anyone who attaches untrusted PDFs to notes and has the icon enabled. This issue has been addressed in version 2.13.3. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2023-45673 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-45673 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 3.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-45673?
CVE-2023-45673 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9 (CRITICAL severity).
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