CVE-2023-31874 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted file in Yank Note, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-31874?

CVE-2023-31874 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 May 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Yank Note (YN) 3.52.1 allows execution of arbitrary code when a crafted file is opened, e.g., via nodeRequire('child_process').

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31874?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yank-Note Yank Note.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31874?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31874 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-31874 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31874 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h9q7-4jwx-94m6.

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