PatchTheCVECVE-2023-38506: Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application
CVE-2023-38506 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting joplin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application. A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows pasting untrusted data into the rich text editor to execute arbitrary code. HTML pasted into the rich text editor is not sanitized (or not sanitized properly). As such, the `onload` attribute of pasted images can execute arbitrary code. Because the TinyMCE editor frame does not use the `sandbox` attribute, such scripts can access Nod
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 64%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-06-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-38506?
joplin: upgrade to 2.12.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-38506 being exploited?
CVE-2023-38506 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-2023-38506 affect?
CVE-2023-38506 affects joplin. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application. A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows pasting untrusted data into the rich text editor to execute arbitrary code. HTML pasted into the rich text editor is not sani
How urgent is CVE-2023-38506?
Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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