How severe is CVE-2022-23340?

CVE-2022-23340 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23340 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23340?

CVE-2022-23340 affects Joplin Project Joplin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23340?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-23340 published?

CVE-2022-23340 was published on 2022-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23340

CVE-2022-23340 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Joplin Project Joplin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Joplin Project Joplin
Published: 2022-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Joplin 2.6.10 allows remote attackers to execute system commands through malicious code in user search results.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23340?: Joplin 2.6.10 allows remote attackers to execute system commands through malicious code in user search results.
How severe is CVE-2022-23340?: CVE-2022-23340 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23340 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23340?: CVE-2022-23340 affects Joplin Project Joplin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23340?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-23340 published?: CVE-2022-23340 was published on 2022-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/issues/6004

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:joplin_project:joplin:2.6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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