CVE-2023-31874

HIGHNVD 8.88.8—Elevated

8.8

Yank Note (YN) 3.52.1 allows execution of arbitrary code when a crafted file is opened, e.g., via nodeRequire('child_process').

CVSS v3: 8.8
EG Score: 8.8(medium)
EPSS: 84.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 29, 2023

Last Modified

January 14, 2025

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172535/Yank-Note-3.52.1-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172535/Yank-Note-3.52.1-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.html

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-732Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-51470
First seen May 23, 2023
Yank Note v3.52.1 (Electron) - Arbitrary Code Execution
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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2023-31874?

CVE-2023-31874 is a high vulnerability published on May 29, 2023. Yank Note (YN) 3.52.1 allows execution of arbitrary code when a crafted file is opened, e.g., via nodeRequire('child_process').

When was CVE-2023-31874 disclosed?

CVE-2023-31874 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 29, 2023, with the most recent update on January 14, 2025. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2023-31874 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-31874 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 84.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-31874?

CVE-2023-31874 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2023-31874?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2023-31874, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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