PatchTheCVECVE-2023-45673: Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application
CVE-2023-45673 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.9) 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 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 vulnerabil
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.9 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 36%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| 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-2023-45673?
joplin: upgrade to 2.13.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-45673 being exploited?
CVE-2023-45673 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-2023-45673 affect?
CVE-2023-45673 affects joplin. Severity is high (CVSS 8.9). 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
How urgent is CVE-2023-45673?
Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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