QID 982305

QID 982305: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for electron (GHSA-fjqr-fx3f-g4rv)

Github Electron version Electron 1.8.2-beta.4 and earlier contains a Command Injection vulnerability in Protocol Handler that can result in command execute. This attack appear to be exploitable via the victim opening an electron protocol handler in their browser. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in Electron 1.8.2-beta.5. This issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-1000006, specifically the black list used was not case insensitive allowing an attacker to potentially bypass it.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 9.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-fjqr-fx3f-g4rv for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-fjqr-fx3f-g4rv - github.com/advisories/GHSA-fjqr-fx3f-g4rv

CVEs related to QID 982305

CVE-2018-1000118 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-fjqr-fx3f-g4rv	electron		github.com/advisories/GHSA-fjqr-fx3f-g4rv

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