Remote code execution in Electron



Published: 2018-09-03
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-15685
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Electron
Web applications / JS libraries

Vendor Electron

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Remote code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU14595

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15685

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in certain scenarios involving IFRAME elements and "nativeWindowOpen: true" or "sandbox: true" options. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger WebPreferences vulnerability and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

The vulnerability has been fixed in the versions 3.0.0-beta.7, 2.0.8, 1.8.8, and 1.7.16.

Vulnerable software versions

Electron: 1.7.15 - 3.0.0 beta.6

CPE2.3 External links

http://electronjs.org/blog/web-preferences-fix


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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