How severe is CVE-2023-45673?

CVE-2023-45673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-45673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45673?

CVE-2023-45673 affects Joplin Project Joplin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45673?

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

Does CVE-2023-45673 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-45673 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49963.

When was CVE-2023-45673 published?

CVE-2023-45673 was published on 2024-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45673

CVE-2023-45673 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joplin Project Joplin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.9. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-49963
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Joplin Project Joplin
Published: 2024-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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 vulnerability that impacts anyone who attaches untrusted PDFs to notes and has the icon enabled. This issue has been addressed in version 2.13.3. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45673?: 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 vulnerability that impacts anyone who attaches untrusted PDFs to notes and has the icon enabled. This issue has been addressed in version 2.13.3. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-45673?: CVE-2023-45673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-45673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45673?: CVE-2023-45673 affects Joplin Project Joplin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45673?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-45673 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-45673 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49963.
When was CVE-2023-45673 published?: CVE-2023-45673 was published on 2024-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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