Vulnerability · CVE-2025-27409
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks.
Published Apr 30, 2025 · corrected/updated Apr 30, 2025 · laurent22 joplin · evidence confidence high
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks. Prior to version 3.3.3, path traversal is possible in Joplin Server if static file path starts with or . The function in the calls to check for special paths. If the function returns a path, the result is returned directly, without checking for path traversal. The vulnerability allows attackers to read files outside the intended directories. This issue has been patched in version 3.3.3.
Grounded briefings
Catalog interpretations for three audiences. Each brief cites ingested metadata and the original advisories below. They are not independent research and they do not invent exploit steps.
Executive
CVE-2025-27409 is a high public vulnerability record for laurent22 joplin. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. This summary is a catalog interpretation of the ingested metadata and cites the original advisories below.
System administrator
Identify whether laurent22 joplin is in your estate, then compare installed versions with the affected ranges. Affected packages or ranges on record: laurent22 joplin < 3.3.3 (< 3.3.3). Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. Prefer the vendor or distribution advisory linked in Sources before changing production systems. This is a catalog interpretation, not a runbook.
Security analyst
Signals on file: CVSS 7.5, EPSS 65.0%. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Sources contributing to this record: euvd. Public exploit references, when present, are outbound links only and are not proof of active exploitation. This is a catalog interpretation of stored metadata.
Exploitation and remediation
Exploitation evidence
Not listed as known exploited in CISA KEV. Not in CISA KEV or VulnCheck KEV.
Patch and remediation
No required-action text is stored yet. Use the vendor or CERT links in Sources for patch availability.
Safe detection guidance
Compare installed versions with the affected ranges below and verify the advisory from the original publisher. This site stores metadata and outbound links only; it does not ship exploit code or proof-of-concept payloads.
Code
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Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Apr 30, 2025 · EUVD
Detected
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks. Prior to version 3.3.3, path traversal is possible in Joplin Server if static file path starts with or . The function in the calls to check for special paths. If the function returns a path, the result is returned directly, without checking for path traversal. The vul
Apr 30, 2025 · EUVD
Updated
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks. Prior to version 3.3.3, path traversal is possible in Joplin Server if static file path starts with or . The function in the calls to check for special paths. If the function returns a path, the result is returned directly, without checking for path traversal. The vul
Affected
- vendor laurent22 joplin < 3.3.3< 3.3.3
Sources
- EUVDVulnerability recordEUVD-2025-14838
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks. Prior to version 3.3.3, path traversal is possible in Joplin Server if static file path starts with or . The function in the calls to check for spec
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