CVE-2020-35717
CRITICALCVSS 9/10EPSS 3.75%
Last modified
CVE-2020-35717 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. zonote through 0.4.0 allows XSS via a crafted note, with resultant Remote Code Execution (because nodeIntegration in webPreferences is true).. EPSS estimates a 3.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
zonote through 0.4.0 allows XSS via a crafted note, with resultant Remote Code Execution (because nodeIntegration in webPreferences is true).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Electronjs | Zonote | <= 0.4.0 |
References
- https://github.com/hmartos/cve-2020-35717Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/zonetti/zonoteProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://medium.com/bugbountywriteup/remote-code-execution-through-cross-site-scripting-in-electron-f3b891ad637Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.electronjs.org/apps/zonoteProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hmartos/cve-2020-35717Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/zonetti/zonoteProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://medium.com/bugbountywriteup/remote-code-execution-through-cross-site-scripting-in-electron-f3b891ad637Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.electronjs.org/apps/zonoteProduct, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35717?
zonote through 0.4.0 allows XSS via a crafted note, with resultant Remote Code Execution (because nodeIntegration in webPreferences is true).
How severe is CVE-2020-35717?
CVE-2020-35717 has a CVSS score of 9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35717?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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