How severe is CVE-2019-17051?

CVE-2019-17051 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-2019-17051 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-17051?

CVE-2019-17051 affects Evernote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17051?

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-2019-17051 published?

CVE-2019-17051 was published on 2019-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-17051

CVE-2019-17051 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Evernote
Published: 2019-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Evernote before 7.13 GA on macOS allows code execution because the com.apple.quarantine attribute is not used for attachment files, as demonstrated by a one-click attack involving a drag-and-drop operation on a crafted Terminal file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17051?: Evernote before 7.13 GA on macOS allows code execution because the com.apple.quarantine attribute is not used for attachment files, as demonstrated by a one-click attack involving a drag-and-drop operation on a crafted Terminal file.
How severe is CVE-2019-17051?: CVE-2019-17051 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-2019-17051 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-17051?: CVE-2019-17051 affects Evernote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17051?: 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-2019-17051 published?: CVE-2019-17051 was published on 2019-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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