Review reviewCritical

CVE-2026-50873

the affected product

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the attachment handling component of flatnotes v5.5.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted HTML or SVG file.

CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.44%
36.2% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.06.16
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.44%
Technical severityCVSS 9.8

Vulnerability overview

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the attachment handling component of flatnotes v5.5.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted HTML or SVG file.

Affected product and versions

Product
the affected product
Affected versions
See the vendor advisory and NVD configuration data
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that the affected product and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-434
CVE-2026-50873 — Vulnerability advisory | SECUFOCUS NOW