Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 39.8.8, 40.9.0, 41.2.1, and 42.0.0-beta.3, requests to open external protocol URLs from web content did not take iframe sandbox restrictions into account, so a sandboxed iframe could cause an OS-registered external application to be launched. The frame sandbox state was also not made available to the app permission handlers, affecting apps that render untrusted content in sandboxed iframes and grant the openExternal permission by default when no setPermissionRequestHandler is installed.
This issue is fixed in 39.8.8, 40.9.0, 41.2.1, and 42.0.0-beta.3.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
High
Difficult to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
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 13
https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/08b9d0a220e267d1a2402a44bdd01a2e9aa…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/2764e4c35168855f614876051823db4f58a…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/477dcf7afc6550715f9ec5e6f39ee38e5dd…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/c39e3d5687d57434c8d5fe814c5152efd2f…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/50961
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/50962
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/50963
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/50964
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/tag/v39.8.8
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/tag/v40.9.0
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/tag/v41.2.1
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/tag/v42.0.0-beta.3
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-p2rr-rvmm-c5fp
security-advisories@github.com