CVE-2020-4075

Arbitrary file read via window-open IPC in Electron

Description

In Electron before versions 7.2.4, 8.2.4, and 9.0.0-beta21, arbitrary local file read is possible by defining unsafe window options on a child window opened via window.open. As a workaround, ensure you are calling `event.preventDefault()` on all new-window events where the `url` or `options` is not something you expect. This is fixed in versions 9.0.0-beta.21, 8.2.4 and 7.2.4.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory electronjs.org
Affected: electron electron
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.electronjs.org/releases/stable?page=3#release-notes-for-v824 release notes vendor advisory
https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-f9mq-jph6-9mhm third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4075?
CVE-2020-4075 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4075?
To fix CVE-2020-4075, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-4075 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4075 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-4075?
CVE-2020-4075 affects electron electron.
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