How severe is CVE-2019-10038?

CVE-2019-10038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-10038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-10038?

CVE-2019-10038 affects Evernote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10038?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-10038 published?

CVE-2019-10038 was published on 2019-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-10038

CVE-2019-10038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Evernote with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Evernote
Published: 2019-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Evernote 7.9 on macOS allows attackers to execute arbitrary programs by embedding a reference to a local executable file such as the /Applications/Calculator.app/Contents/MacOS/Calculator file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10038?: Evernote 7.9 on macOS allows attackers to execute arbitrary programs by embedding a reference to a local executable file such as the /Applications/Calculator.app/Contents/MacOS/Calculator file.
How severe is CVE-2019-10038?: CVE-2019-10038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-10038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-10038?: CVE-2019-10038 affects Evernote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10038?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-10038 published?: CVE-2019-10038 was published on 2019-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:evernote:evernote:7.9:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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