GitHub Advisoryadvisory · npm

GHSA-qmv3-fv6v-rmhq Electron: Sandboxed preload code cache can be poisoned by a compromised renderer

HIGH Published 2026-09-29 Modified 2026-09-29 Official page ↗
Aliases
CVE-2026-102677
Ecosystem
npm
Packages
electron
Severity
High
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-20, CWE-345
Reviewed
2026-09-29

Affected packages

• npm electron: >= 42.3.3, < 42.10.0 → fixed in 42.10.0 • npm electron: >= 43.0.0-beta.1, < 43.5.0 → fixed in 43.5.0 • npm electron: >= 44.0.0-alpha.1, < 44.0.0-beta.6 → fixed in 44.0.0-beta.6

Description

Impact The cache Electron keeps for sandboxed preload scripts did not verify that a cached entry matched the preload it was served for. A compromised renderer could use this to run its own code in the preload context on a later load. Apps are only affected if they load untrusted content. Apps that do not load untrusted content are not affected. Workarounds There are no app side workarounds, you must update to a patched version of Electron. Fixed Versions • `44.0.0-beta.6` • `43.5.0 ` • `42.10.0` For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, email us at [email protected]

Related

Alias · CVE (1)

  • CVE-2026-102677 Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. vulnerability

Weakness · CWE (2)

  • CWE-20 Improper Input Validation weakness
  • CWE-345 Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity weakness

References