CVE-2021-33295
CVE-2021-33295 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joplin Project Joplin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Joplin Project Joplin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joplin Desktop App before 1.8.5 allows attackers to execute aribrary code due to improper sanitizing of html.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-33295?
- Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joplin Desktop App before 1.8.5 allows attackers to execute aribrary code due to improper sanitizing of html.
- How severe is CVE-2021-33295?
- CVE-2021-33295 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-33295 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-33295?
- CVE-2021-33295 affects Joplin Project Joplin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-33295?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-33295 published?
- CVE-2021-33295 was published on 2022-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/commit/9c20d5947d1fa4678a8b640792ff3d31224f0adf
- https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/tag/v1.8.5
- https://the-it-wonders.blogspot.com/2021/05/joplin-app-desktop-version-vulnerable.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:joplin_project:joplin:*:*:*:*:*:-:*:*
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