PatchTheCVECVE-2024-53268: Joplin is an open source, privacy-focused note taking app with sync capabilities for Windows, macOS, Linux, An
CVE-2024-53268 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting joplin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Joplin is an open source, privacy-focused note taking app with sync capabilities for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. In affected versions attackers are able to abuse the fact that openExternal is used without any filtering of URI schemes to obtain remote code execution in Windows environments. This issue has been addressed in version 3.0.3 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 45%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2024-11-25 |
| 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-2024-53268?
joplin: upgrade to 3.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-53268 being exploited?
CVE-2024-53268 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-2024-53268 affect?
CVE-2024-53268 affects joplin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Joplin is an open source, privacy-focused note taking app with sync capabilities for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. In affected versions attackers are able to abuse the fact that openExternal is used without any filtering of URI sc
How urgent is CVE-2024-53268?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist
Software pages
Windows vulnerabilities · Android vulnerabilities · iOS vulnerabilities · macOS vulnerabilities
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