How severe is CVE-2023-50643?

CVE-2023-50643 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-50643 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50643?

CVE-2023-50643 affects Evernote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50643?

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

Does CVE-2023-50643 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50643 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55421.

When was CVE-2023-50643 published?

CVE-2023-50643 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-50643

CVE-2023-50643 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Evernote with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55421
Affected product: Evernote
Published: 2024-01-09
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

An issue in Evernote Evernote for MacOS v.10.68.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments components.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50643?: An issue in Evernote Evernote for MacOS v.10.68.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments components.
How severe is CVE-2023-50643?: CVE-2023-50643 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-50643 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50643?: CVE-2023-50643 affects Evernote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50643?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-50643 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50643 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55421.
When was CVE-2023-50643 published?: CVE-2023-50643 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:evernote:evernote:10.68.2:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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