#VU80728 Code Injection in Electron - CVE-2023-39956

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80728

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39956

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Electron
Web applications / JS libraries

Vendor: Electron

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 22.3.19

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External links
https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-7x97-j373-85x5

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.