CVE-2023-31874
CVE-2023-31874 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yank-note Yank Note with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Yank-note Yank Note
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Yank Note (YN) 3.52.1 allows execution of arbitrary code when a crafted file is opened, e.g., via nodeRequire('child_process').
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-31874?
- Yank Note (YN) 3.52.1 allows execution of arbitrary code when a crafted file is opened, e.g., via nodeRequire('child_process').
- How severe is CVE-2023-31874?
- CVE-2023-31874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-31874 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-31874?
- CVE-2023-31874 affects Yank-note Yank Note. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-31874?
- 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-2023-31874 published?
- CVE-2023-31874 was published on 2023-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:yank-note:yank_note:3.52.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Other CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-9508 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Incorrect permission settings on a critical resource in Suprema BioStar 2 (versions 2.9.3 through 2.9.11) that allow…
- CVE-2025-14988 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A security issue has been identified in ibaPDA that could allow unauthorized actions on the file system under certain…
- CVE-2025-69426 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The Ruckus vRIoT IoT Controller firmware versions prior to 3.0.0.0 (GA) contain hardcoded credentials for an operating…
- CVE-2025-12004 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Lockdown…
- CVE-2014-125121 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Array Networks vAPV (version 8.3.2.17) and vxAG (version 9.2.0.34) appliances are affected by a privilege escalation…
- CVE-2025-46093 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): LiquidFiles before 4.1.2 supports FTP SITE CHMOD for mode 6777 (setuid and setgid), which allows FTPDrop users to…
Browse all CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource) vulnerabilities →