CVE-2020-16608 — CRITICAL (9.6)

Vulnerability Description

Notable 1.8.4 allows XSS via crafted Markdown text, with resultant remote code execution (because nodeIntegration in webPreferences is true).

CVSS Score

9.6

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Notable	Notable	1.8.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/notable/notableThird Party Advisory
https://sghosh2402.medium.com/cve-2020-16608-8cdad9f4d9b4ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/notable/notableThird Party Advisory
https://sghosh2402.medium.com/cve-2020-16608-8cdad9f4d9b4ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-16608?

CVE-2020-16608 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). Notable 1.8.4 allows XSS via crafted Markdown text, with resultant remote code execution (because nodeIntegration in webPreferences is true).

How severe is CVE-2020-16608?

CVE-2020-16608 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-16608?

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