CVE-2024-55630: DOM Clobbering leads to temporary DOS in the note viewer in Joplin
First published: Fri Feb 07 2025(Updated: )
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks. Joplin's HTML sanitizer allows the `name` attribute to be specified. If `name` is set to the same value as an existing `document` property (e.g. `querySelector`), that property is replaced with the element. This vulnerability's only known impact is denial of service. The note viewer fails to refresh until closed and re-opened with a different note. This issue has been addressed in version 3.2.8 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joplin | <3.2.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-55630?
CVE-2024-55630 has been rated with a moderate severity level due to its potential for creating DOM clobbering vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55630?
To fix CVE-2024-55630, update Joplin to the latest version beyond 3.2.8 where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-55630?
CVE-2024-55630 affects Joplin versions up to and including 3.2.8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-55630?
CVE-2024-55630 is primarily a DOM clobbering vulnerability that arises from improper handling of the HTML sanitizer.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2024-55630?
Users of Joplin who utilize the HTML sanitizer functionality may be impacted by CVE-2024-55630.
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