CVE-2023-31874: Yank Note (YN) 3.52.1 allows execution of arbitrary code when a crafted file is opened, e.g., via nodeRequire(

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-31874 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting yank note. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2023-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: yank-note

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-29 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yank-note yank note DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.52.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.52.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yank-note || rpm -q yank-note || yank-note --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.52.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison yank-note sudo apt install yank-note=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.52.1> sudo apt-mark hold yank-note

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list yank-note sudo dnf downgrade yank-note-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.52.1> sudo dnf versionlock add yank-note

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Yank Note v3.52.1 (Electron) - Arbitrary Code Execution

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-31874?

yank note: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-31874 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31874 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-31874 affect?

CVE-2023-31874 affects yank note. Severity is high (CVSS 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').

How urgent is CVE-2023-31874?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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