CVE-2022-29281: Notable before 1.9.0-beta.8 doesn't effectively prevent the opening of executable files when clicking on a lin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-29281?

notable: upgrade to 1.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-29281 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29281 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-29281 affect?

CVE-2022-29281 affects notable. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Notable before 1.9.0-beta.8 doesn't effectively prevent the opening of executable files when clicking on a link. There is improper validation of the file URI scheme. A hyperlink to an SMB share could lead to execution of an arbitrary progra

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-29281 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting notable. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Notable before 1.9.0-beta.8 doesn't effectively prevent the opening of executable files when clicking on a link. There is improper validation of the file URI scheme. A hyperlink to an SMB share could lead to execution of an arbitrary program (or theft of NTLM credentials via an SMB relay attack, because the application resolves UNC paths).

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2022-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: notable

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-15 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

notable notable UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.9.0 · 1.9.0 beta0 · 1.9.0 beta1 · 1.9.0 beta2 · 1.9.0 beta3 · 1.9.0 beta4 · 1.9.0 beta5 · 1.9.0 beta6

Fixed in: 1.9.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy notable || rpm -q notable || notable --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade notable

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade notable

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-29281?

notable: upgrade to 1.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29281 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29281 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-29281 affect?

CVE-2022-29281 affects notable. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Notable before 1.9.0-beta.8 doesn't effectively prevent the opening of executable files when clicking on a link. There is improper validation of the file URI scheme. A hyperlink to an SMB share could lead to execution of an arbitrary progra

How urgent is CVE-2022-29281?

Priority 50/100. High severity

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