CVE-2026-70597
CVE-2026-70597 · Electron: Parent process code-sign check is spoofable
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Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 39.8.8, 40.9.0, 41.2.1, and 42.0.0-beta.3, the check Electron uses on macOS to confirm it was launched by a same-signed parent process could be bypassed by a local process. Apps that enable fuse-based hardening restricting ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE and NODE_OPTIONS to same-signed parents rely on this check, and a local attacker could bypass it and run code inside the signed app, inheriting its TCC permissions and keychain access. This issue is fixed in 39.8.8, 40.9.0, 41.2.1, and 42.0.0-beta.3.
CVSS 6.3 · Medium · EPSS 0.1% · Fix available
- Published
- Updated
Stack: node
Affected products and versions
electron
- Versions
- < 39.8.8: Affected
- >= 40.0.0-alpha.1, < 40.9.0: Affected
- >= 41.0.0-alpha.1, < 41.2.1: Affected
- >= 42.0.0-alpha.1, < 42.0.0-beta.3: Affected
No fix published
electron npm
- Affected ranges
- SEMVER: < 39.8.8
Update to 39.8.8
electron npm
- Affected ranges
- SEMVER: ≥ 40.0.0-alpha.1, < 40.9.1
Update to 40.9.1
electron npm
- Affected ranges
- SEMVER: ≥ 41.0.0-alpha.1, < 41.2.1
Update to 41.2.1
electron npm
- Affected ranges
- SEMVER: ≥ 42.0.0-alpha.1, < 42.0.0-beta.3
Update to 42.0.0-beta.3