CVE-2026-70601 Details
Description
Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 39.8.9, 40.9.2, 41.2.2, and 42.0.0-beta.5, apps that expose Promise-returning functions to web content via contextBridge may be vulnerable to a context isolation bypass. Untrusted web content could obtain access to the isolated preload world and, through it, every capability the preload script has. In renderers without a sandbox, or with nodeIntegration enabled, this may escalate to Node.js access. Apps are affected if they expose Promise-returning functions via contextBridge, the standard pattern for wrapping ipcRenderer.invoke, in windows that load untrusted content. This issue is fixed in versions 39.8.9, 40.9.2, 41.2.2, and 42.0.0-beta.5.
A context isolation bypass vulnerability has been identified in Electron applications that expose Promise-returning functions to web content via the contextBridge, prior to versions 39.8.9, 40.9.2, 41.2.2, and 42.0.0-beta.5. This vulnerability allows untrusted web content to access the isolated preload world, potentially leading to unauthorized access to Node.js capabilities in certain scenarios. The issue arises in renderers without a sandbox or with nodeIntegration enabled, particularly in windows that load untrusted content.
Users must update to Electron versions 39.8.9, 40.9.2, 41.2.2, or 42.0.0-beta.5 to address this vulnerability.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 5, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-h7rp-cf8h-j98x | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure | [email protected] |
Affected Products
No affected product data is available for this CVE.
Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 5, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |