Description
An issue in AppFlowy 0.11.8 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the afLaunchUri, _afLaunchLocalUri (url_launcher.dart), OpenFilex.open, localPathRegex (common_patterns.dart) components
Published: 2026-09-10
Score: 6.8 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

An issue in AppFlowy 0.11.8 allows aLaunchUri, _afLaunchLocalUri and OpenFilex.open functions, which are used to open URLs and local files. The flaw permits the attacker to supply malicious input that triggers unintended code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is rooted in the lack of strict input validation before executing or opening the provided URI or file path and is classified as a command execution weakness.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the open‑source AppFlowy application, specifically version 0.11.8. Users running this release or earlier versions should be aware that the components responsible for launching URIs and local files are exposed to remote input and can be abused for code execution.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.8 indicates a medium severity risk, reflecting the potential for arbitrary code execution if an attacker can trigger the vulnerable functions. EPSS is not available, so an exact exploitation probability cannot be quantified; however, the lack of input validation suggests a non‑negligible chance of attack in contexts where remote users can influence URI or file paths. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, the likely attack vector involves a remote attacker providing a crafted URI or local file path that is processed by afLaunchUri, _afLaunchLocalUri, or OpenFilex.open, leading to execution of unintended system commands.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 11, 2026 at 03:35 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade to a patched release of AppFlowy that addresses the URI and local file launch flaw
  • Restrict access to the afLaunchUri and _afLaunchLocalUri functions so only trusted internal components can invoke them
  • Implement strict validation on all input URIs and local paths before launching, ensuring they match expected patterns and do not invoke shell execution

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 11, 2026 at 03:35 UTC.

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History

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title AppFlowy Remote Code Execution via URI Launch Functions

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Arbitrary code execution via improper URI handling in AppFlowy

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote code execution via improper URI and local file handling in AppFlowy Arbitrary code execution via improper URI handling in AppFlowy
Weaknesses CWE-78

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote code execution via improper URI and local file handling in AppFlowy
Weaknesses CWE-78

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-94
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An issue in AppFlowy 0.11.8 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the afLaunchUri, _afLaunchLocalUri (url_launcher.dart), OpenFilex.open, localPathRegex (common_patterns.dart) components
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-10T17:47:57.526Z

Reserved: 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-52097

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T17:46:51.546Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-10T17:17:04.820

Modified: 2026-09-10T19:58:20.507

Link: CVE-2026-52097

cve-icon Redhat

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-11T03:45:19Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-94

    Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')