CVE-2022-40277: joplinapp joplin Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-40277 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in joplinapp joplin. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 30-09-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 20-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Joplin version 2.8.8 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary commands remotely on any client that opens a link in a malicious markdown file, via Joplin. This is possible because the application does not properly validate the schema/protocol of existing links in the markdown file before passing them to the 'shell.openExternal' function.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 version- OSV · NpmEcosystem advisory · calculated7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.54%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
44%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Increase +0.02 pp
From 0.52% on 22-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (fluidattacks.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Joplinapp1 product
- joplin2.8.8
Npm1 product
- joplin≤ 2.8.8
2 vendors · 2 products
