CVE-2026-21853
AFFiNE: One-click Remote Code Execution through Custom URL Handling
Description
AFFiNE is an open-source, all-in-one workspace and an operating system. Prior to version 0.25.4, there is a one-click remote code execution vulnerability. This vulnerability can be exploited by embedding a specially crafted affine: URL on a website. An attacker can trigger the vulnerability in two common scenarios: 1/ A victim visits a malicious website controlled by the attacker and the website redirect to the URL automatically, or 2/ A victim clicks on a crafted link embedded on a legitimate website (e.g., in user-generated content). In both cases, the browser invokes AFFiNE custom URL handler, which launches the AFFiNE app and processes the crafted URL. This results in arbitrary code execution on the victim’s machine, without further interaction. This issue has been patched in version 0.25.4.
INFO
Published Date :
March 2, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 2, 2026, 8:29 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update AFFiNE to version 0.25.4.
- Apply patches for AFFiNE version 0.25.4.
- Avoid clicking suspicious links.
- Do not visit untrusted websites.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description AFFiNE is an open-source, all-in-one workspace and an operating system. Prior to version 0.25.4, there is a one-click remote code execution vulnerability. This vulnerability can be exploited by embedding a specially crafted affine: URL on a website. An attacker can trigger the vulnerability in two common scenarios: 1/ A victim visits a malicious website controlled by the attacker and the website redirect to the URL automatically, or 2/ A victim clicks on a crafted link embedded on a legitimate website (e.g., in user-generated content). In both cases, the browser invokes AFFiNE custom URL handler, which launches the AFFiNE app and processes the crafted URL. This results in arbitrary code execution on the victim’s machine, without further interaction. This issue has been patched in version 0.25.4. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://github.com/toeverything/AFFiNE/commit/c9a4129a3e9376b688c18e1dcd6c87a775caac80 Added Reference https://github.com/toeverything/AFFiNE/pull/13864 Added Reference https://github.com/toeverything/AFFiNE/security/advisories/GHSA-67vm-2mcj-8965