CVE-2025-12489 Details
Description
evernote-mcp-server openBrowser Command Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of evernote-mcp-server. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the openBrowser function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-27913.
A command injection vulnerability has been identified in the Evernote-MCP-Server within the openBrowser function. This issue allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting arbitrary commands that are executed with the rights of the service account. The vulnerability arises from inadequate validation of user-supplied strings, enabling the execution of malicious commands via the OAuth token parameter. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must first have the ability to run low-privileged code on the target system.
Users are advised to update to the latest version of Evernote-MCP-Server, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
VolerionCVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Nov 6, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 6, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
By selecting these links, you will be leaving this site. These are references gathered from the official CVE record and are not endorsed by Volerion.
| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/brentmid/evernote-mcp-server/commit/1e66c78c4ce6ea294ac6b0eb289a9eae9c5e9579 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-983/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| brentmid evernote-mcp-server | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
| |
Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 6, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |