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6.1

Evernote for Windows lets attacker run code via notes

CVE-2018-18524 · published 7 years ago
Summary

The Windows version of Evernote (6.15) can be tricked into running malicious code when a specially crafted note is opened in Present mode. An attacker could read files on the computer and execute commands remotely. Update Evernote to the latest release and avoid opening notes from unknown sources until the fix is applied.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
evernote evernote 6.15
cpe:2.3:a:evernote:evernote:6.15:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Original advisory text
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 un...
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.1 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published13 May 2019
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-18524 · NVD
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