Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 41.10.4, 42.5.2, and 43.0.0, popups opened from a sandboxed iframe through Electron's OpenURLFromTab navigation path, including links using target="_blank" or a middle-click, did not receive the inherited HTML sandbox restrictions. An untrusted iframe using the allow-scripts allow-popups configuration could therefore open a popup with the embedding application's full origin, exposing that origin's cookies, storage, and same-origin scripting capabilities.
Applications that do not embed untrusted content in sandboxed iframes are not affected. This issue is fixed in versions 41.10.4, 42.5.2, and 43.0.0.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 11
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Electronjs Electron
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— |
39.8.8
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Electronjs Electron
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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40.0.0
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40.9.0
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Electronjs Electron
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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41.0.0
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<= 41.2.1
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Electronjs Electron
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:42.0.0:alpha1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Electronjs Electron
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:42.0.0:alpha2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Electronjs Electron
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:42.0.0:alpha3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Electronjs Electron
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:42.0.0:alpha4:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Electronjs Electron
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:42.0.0:alpha5:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Electronjs Electron
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:42.0.0:alpha6:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Electronjs Electron
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:42.0.0:beta1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Electronjs Electron
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:42.0.0:beta2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
References 8
https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/7ea14d5f55ecb11a30447701ddca16b3fee…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/e26b2640e7795c42bfb111b76009cbb4327…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/ebe1165ee2b05c203c26dd2244ef1c5b9b1…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/52133
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/tag/v41.10.4
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/tag/v42.5.2
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/tag/v43.0.0
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-hq2x-r82h-9wj4
security-advisories@github.com