CVE-2023-45673

HIGH
Published Jun 21, 2024 Modified Apr 11, 2025 CWE-94

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.9
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor Product
joplin_project joplin

References

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.9 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-45673? +
CVE-2023-45673 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.9 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45673? +
CVE-2023-45673 affects products from joplin_project, specifically: joplin. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-45673? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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