CWE
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Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-37916: XSS

First published: Mon Aug 02 2021(Updated: )

Joplin before 2.0.9 allows Cross-site Scripting via button and form in the note body.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
npm/joplin<2.0.9
2.0.9
Joplin<2.0.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-37916?

    CVE-2021-37916 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-site Scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-37916?

    To fix CVE-2021-37916, users should upgrade Joplin to version 2.0.9 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-37916?

    CVE-2021-37916 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Joplin before version 2.0.9.

  • What are the risks of CVE-2021-37916?

    CVE-2021-37916 can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the user's session, potentially compromising sensitive data.

  • Which versions of Joplin are affected by CVE-2021-37916?

    CVE-2021-37916 affects all versions of Joplin prior to version 2.0.9.

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