CVE-2021-33295: XSS
First published: Thu Jun 16 2022(Updated: )
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joplin Desktop App before 1.8.5 allows attackers to execute aribrary code due to improper sanitizing of html.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joplin Project Joplin | <1.8.5 | |
| npm/joplin | <1.8.5 | 1.8.5 |
| <1.8.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/commit/9c20d5947d1fa4678a8b640792ff3d31224f0adf
- https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v1.8.5
- https://the-it-wonders.blogspot.com/2021/05/joplin-app-desktop-version-vulnerable.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33295
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-phj8-2p6x-hq5r (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?
The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-33295.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-33295?
CVE-2021-33295 has a severity rating of 5.4 (medium).
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-33295?
The Joplin Desktop App version before 1.8.5 is affected by CVE-2021-33295.
How can attackers exploit this vulnerability?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2021-33295 by executing arbitrary code through Cross Site Scripting (XSS) due to improper sanitizing of html in the Joplin Desktop App.
How can I fix CVE-2021-33295?
To fix CVE-2021-33295, update your Joplin Desktop App to version 1.8.5 or higher.
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