CVE-2026-115570: Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS

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HIGH 7.4REMOTE

CVE-2026-115570 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 42.11.16, 43.8.1, 44.9.1, and 45.0.0-beta.6, Electron does not block compromised eMudhra intermediate certificates in Chromium networking, Node.js tls, Node.js https, or Node.js fetch. An attacker who holds a certificate issued through one of these intermediates and can intercept network traffic can impersonate a TLS server to an affec

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-299
Published	2026-10-23
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc.

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-10-23 19:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 21:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · clementine · FIXED · 1.4.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-115570?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-115570 being exploited?

CVE-2026-115570 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-115570 affect?

CVE-2026-115570 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 42.11.16, 43.8.1, 44.9.1, and 45.0.0-beta.6, Electron does not block compromised eMudhra intermediate certificates in Chromium

How urgent is CVE-2026-115570?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities · Electron vulnerabilities

References

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