


Perceptive Security
SOC/SIEM Consultancy

Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to versions 38.8.6, 39.8.0, 40.7.0, and 41.0.0-bet…
Published:
3 April 2026 at 22:00:00
Alert date:
4 April 2026 at 01:01:48
Source:
nvd.nist.gov
Web Technologies, Supply Chain & Dependencies
A security vulnerability in the Electron framework allows attackers to inject arbitrary command line switches through an undocumented commandLineSwitches webPreference. This can disable renderer sandboxing and web security controls in applications that construct webPreferences from untrusted input. The vulnerability affects Electron versions prior to 38.8.6, 39.8.0, 40.7.0, and 41.0.0-beta.8. Applications using hardcoded webPreferences are not affected. Patches are available in the specified versions.
Technical details
Mitigation steps:
Affected products:
Electron Framework
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34769
https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-9wfr-w7mm-pc7f
Related CVE's:
Related threat actors:
IOC's:
This article was created with the assistance of AI technology by Perceptive.
