Remote code execution - CVE-2018-1000006

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10166

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000006

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

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

The weakness exists due to unspecified error in Electron apps that use custom protocol handlers. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Slack
Skype

The vulnerability is addressed in the following versions: 1.8.2-beta.4, 1.7.11, and 1.6.16.

• Exploit #1698 - Exodus Wallet (ElectronJS Framework) remote Code Execution (March 18, 2020)

• https://electronjs.org/blog/protocol-handler-fix

• Remote code execution in Microsoft Skype
• Remote code execution in Electron Slack