CVE-2026-70603: Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-70603?

electron: upgrade to 39.8.6, 40.9.0, 41.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-70603 being exploited?

CVE-2026-70603 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-2026-70603 affect?

CVE-2026-70603 affects electron. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 39.8.6, 40.9.0, 41.1.1, and 42.0.0-beta.1, shell.openPath() did not reject paths containing embedded null bytes. Apps that perf

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-70603?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.0UPGRADE

CVE-2026-70603 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) 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 39.8.6, 40.9.0, 41.1.1, and 42.0.0-beta.1, shell.openPath() did not reject paths containing embedded null bytes. Apps that perform string-only validation of file paths, for example checking the file extension, before passing them to shell.openPath() could be bypassed, allowing an attacker-controlled path to open a different file than t

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-158
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: < 39.8.6 · >= 40.0.0 and < 40.9.0 · >= 41.0.0 and < 41.1.1 · 42.0.0 alpha1 · 42.0.0 alpha2 · 42.0.0 alpha3 · 42.0.0 alpha4 · 42.0.0 alpha5

Fixed in: 39.8.6, 40.9.0, 41.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 40.0.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls electron

2. UPGRADE to 39.8.6

npm install electron@">=39.8.6"

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-2026-70603?

electron: upgrade to 39.8.6, 40.9.0, 41.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-70603 being exploited?

CVE-2026-70603 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-2026-70603 affect?

CVE-2026-70603 affects electron. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 39.8.6, 40.9.0, 41.1.1, and 42.0.0-beta.1, shell.openPath() did not reject paths containing embedded null bytes. Apps that perf

How urgent is CVE-2026-70603?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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