CVE-2026-70603

Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 39.8.6, 40.9.0, 41.1.1, and 42.0.0-beta.1, shell.openPath() did not reject paths containing embedded null bytes. Apps that perform string-only validation of file paths, for example checking the file extension, before passing them to shell.openPath() could be bypassed, allowing an attacker-controlled path to open a different file than the one that passed validation. Apps are only affected if they pass paths derived from untrusted input to shell.openPath() and rely on string-based validation without a filesystem check. This issue is fixed in versions 39.8.6, 40.9.0, 41.1.1, and 42.0.0-beta.1.
Configurations

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History

08 Oct 2026, 13:54

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPE cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:42.0.0:alpha5:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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First Time Electronjs electron
Electronjs
References () https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-5c9j-mhmv-5xgx - () https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-5c9j-mhmv-5xgx - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2026-08-05 16:17

Updated : 2026-10-08 13:54


NVD link : CVE-2026-70603

Mitre link : CVE-2026-70603

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-70603


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Products Affected

electronjs

  • electron
CWE
CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

CWE-158

Improper Neutralization of Null Byte or NUL Character