Is CVE-2020-17759 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-17759 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-17759 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-17759 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-17759?

CVE-2020-17759 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-17759

CWE-77Published: June 24, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was found in the Evernote client for Windows 10, 7, and 2008 in the protocol handler. This enables attackers for arbitrary command execution if the user clicks on a specially crafted URL. AKA: WINNOTE-19941.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-17759 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.