CVE-2018-18524 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

Evernote 6.15 on Windows has an incorrectly repaired stored XSS vulnerability. An attacker can use this XSS issue to inject Node.js code under Present mode. After a victim opens an affected note under Present mode, the attacker can read the victim's files and achieve remote execution command on the victim's computer.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Evernote	Evernote	6.15

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://evernote.com/intl/en/security/updatesVendor Advisory
https://paper.seebug.org/737/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://evernote.com/intl/en/security/updatesVendor Advisory
https://paper.seebug.org/737/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-18524?

CVE-2018-18524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Evernote 6.15 on Windows has an incorrectly repaired stored XSS vulnerability. An attacker can use this XSS issue to inject Node.js code under Present mode. After a victim opens an affected note under...

How severe is CVE-2018-18524?

CVE-2018-18524 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-18524?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Evernote Evernote.