Is CVE-2023-50643 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-50643 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-50643 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-50643 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-50643?

CVE-2023-50643 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-50643

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 9, 2024· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in Evernote Evernote for MacOS v.10.68.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments components.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Evernote for MacOS version 10.68.2 contains a vulnerability in its RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments components that allows for remote code execution. This critical flaw is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale, indicating a high risk of compromise.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update Evernote for MacOS to a version later than 10.68.2. Avoid running untrusted applications with elevated privileges.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-50643 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.