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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2020-17759

An issue was found in the Evernote client for Windows 10, 7, and 2008 in the protocol handler. This enables attackers for arbitrary command execution if the user clicks on a specially crafted URL. AKA...

Vulnerability Description

An issue was found in the Evernote client for Windows 10, 7, and 2008 in the protocol handler. This enables attackers for arbitrary command execution if the user clicks on a specially crafted URL. AKA: WINNOTE-19941.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
EvernoteEvernote6.17.7
MicrosoftWindows 10-
MicrosoftWindows 7-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-17759?

CVE-2020-17759 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was found in the Evernote client for Windows 10, 7, and 2008 in the protocol handler. This enables attackers for arbitrary command execution if the user clicks on a specially crafted URL. AKA...

How severe is CVE-2020-17759?

CVE-2020-17759 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-17759?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Evernote Evernote, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.