QID 983146

QID 983146: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for electron (GHSA-4w88-rjj3-x7wp)

Affected versions of `ElectronJS` are susceptible to a remote code execution vulnerability that occurs when an affected application access remote content, even if the [sandbox option](https://electron.atom.io/docs/api/sandbox-option) is enabled.

## Recommendation

Update to electron version 1.7.8 or later.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-4w88-rjj3-x7wp for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-4w88-rjj3-x7wp - github.com/advisories/GHSA-4w88-rjj3-x7wp

CVEs related to QID 983146

CVE-2017-16151 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-4w88-rjj3-x7wp	electron		github.com/advisories/GHSA-4w88-rjj3-x7wp

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