Remote code execution in Electron



Published: 2023-09-13
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-39956
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Electron
Web applications / JS libraries

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU80728

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39956

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when launched with arbitrary cwd. A remote user can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Electron: before 26.0.0 beta.13

Fixed software versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-7x97-j373-85x5


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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