SB2024112553 - Input validation error in Joplin
Published: November 25, 2024 Updated: May 16, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024112553
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53268)
CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in openExternal in openItem.ts when processing unfiltered URI schemes. A local privileged user can supply a specially crafted URI to execute arbitrary code.
User interaction is required, and the impact occurs in Windows environments.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.