CVE-2026-49450 Joplin Desktop - Remote Code Execution

Joplin Desktop for Windows < 3.7.2 contains a code execution vulnerability caused by omission of publisherName in package.json, letting attackers controlling update delivery run code with user privileges after user approval.

CVSS base score 7.1 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.18% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Remote Code Execution
Impact
Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
21 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-345

Vendor fix

Update to version 3.7.2 or later.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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