CVE-2026-70598: Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-70598?

electron: upgrade to 39.8.10, 40.9.0, 41.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-70598 being exploited?

CVE-2026-70598 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-70598 affect?

CVE-2026-70598 affects electron. Severity is low (CVSS 3.9). Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 39.8.10, 40.9.0, 41.2.1, and 42.0.0-beta.3, offscreen rendering frame data received from the GPU process was not fully validate

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-70598?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.9UPGRADE

CVE-2026-70598 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.9) affecting electron. 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 39.8.10, 40.9.0, 41.2.1, and 42.0.0-beta.3, offscreen rendering frame data received from the GPU process was not fully validated by the main process. A compromised GPU process could cause the main process to read out-of-bounds memory while producing paint event images, disclosing memory or crashing the app. This issue is fixed in 39.8.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.9 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-08-05
Last modified	2026-10-08

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: electronjs

Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-05 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 13:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

electronjs electron UPGRADE

Affected: < 39.8.10 · >= 40.0.0 and < 40.9.0 · >= 41.0.0 and < 41.2.1 · 42.0.0 alpha1 · 42.0.0 alpha2 · 42.0.0 alpha3 · 42.0.0 alpha4 · 42.0.0 alpha5

Fixed in: 39.8.10, 40.9.0, 41.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 40.0.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls electron

2. UPGRADE to 39.8.10

npm install electron@">=39.8.10"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 40.0.0

npm view electron versions npm install electron@"<40.0.0"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-70598?

electron: upgrade to 39.8.10, 40.9.0, 41.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-70598 being exploited?

CVE-2026-70598 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-2026-70598 affect?

CVE-2026-70598 affects electron. Severity is low (CVSS 3.9). Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 39.8.10, 40.9.0, 41.2.1, and 42.0.0-beta.3, offscreen rendering frame data received from the GPU process was not fully validate

How urgent is CVE-2026-70598?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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