CVE-2023-31874

Name: CVE-2023-31874
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-29T00:15:09.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-31874 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Yank Note (YN) 3.52.1 allows execution of arbitrary code when a crafted file is opened, e.g., via nodeRequire('child_process').. EPSS estimates a 4.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.90%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yank-Note	Yank Note	3.52.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172535/Yank-Note-3.52.1-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172535/Yank-Note-3.52.1-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31874?

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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Source: NVD / NIST