ID:5654 - Exploit for Cross-site scripting in Joplin - CVE-2020-28249

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5654 - Exploit for Cross-site scripting in Joplin - CVE-2020-28249

ID:5654 - Exploit for Cross-site scripting in Joplin - CVE-2020-28249

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU53056
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-28249
CWE-ID: CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Joplin

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a LINK element in a note.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via a LINK element in a note. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.