Path Traversal in Notable
CVE-2022-29281
Notable before 1.9.0-beta.8 doesn't effectively prevent the opening of executable files when clicking on a link. There is improper validation of the file URI scheme. A hyperlink to an SMB share could lead to execution of an arbitrary program (or theft of NTLM credentials via an SMB relay attack, because the application resolves UNC paths).
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.015 (72.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Notable — versions 1.9.0
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-29281?
- CVE-2022-29281 is a high-severity vulnerability in Notable, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-04-15.
- How severe is CVE-2022-29281?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.