How severe is CVE-2018-18524?

CVE-2018-18524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-18524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18524?

CVE-2018-18524 affects Evernote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18524?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-18524 published?

CVE-2018-18524 was published on 2019-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18524

CVE-2018-18524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Evernote with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Evernote
Published: 2019-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18524?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2018-18524?: CVE-2018-18524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-18524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18524?: CVE-2018-18524 affects Evernote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18524?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-18524 published?: CVE-2018-18524 was published on 2019-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:evernote:evernote:6.15:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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