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Security checkJanuary 30, 2023

Joplin is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution

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Description

Joplin v2.8.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted payload injected into the Node titles.

Recommendation

Update the joplin package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:

  • Affected version(s): < 2.9.1
  • Patched version(s): 2.9.1

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