MEDIUM
CVE-2013-5112
CWE-287Published: January 31, 2020· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Evernote before 5.5.1 has insecure PIN storage
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-5112 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
evernote1 product(s)
evernote
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://blog.c22.cc/advisories/cve-2013-5112-evernote-android-insecure-storage-of-pin-data-bypass-of-pin-protection/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89735Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://blog.c22.cc/advisories/cve-2013-5112-evernote-android-insecure-storage-of-pin-data-bypass-of-pin-protection/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89735Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-5112
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-287
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 31, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-287)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-5112 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.