CVE-2021-37916: XSS

Published Aug 2, 2021
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Updated

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

Other sources

Joplin before 2.0.9 allows XSS via button and form in the note body.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
npm/joplin<2.0.9
2.0.9
Joplin Project Joplin<2.0.9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade npm/joplin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.9

Event History

Aug 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:35 PM
Description
Aug 3, 2021
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·07:09 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-37916?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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