Windows
CVE-2024-46992
HIGH
GHSA-xw5q-g62x-2qjc
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A08:2025 - Software or Data Integrity Failures
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Integrity verification
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| Impact | CVSS 7.8. EPSS 0.0%. No patch confirmed. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could send a specially crafted request to Electron to execute arbitrary code on the underlying server, potentially gaining full control of the system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
A remote code execution vulnerability in Electron (CVSS 7.8). High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation.
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Affects 1 package in npm
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Vulnerability type: remote code execution. CVSS 7.8 indicates high severity. Affects Electron.
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Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
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2DescriptionGitHub Advisory
Electron is an open source framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. From versions 30.0.0-alpha.1 to before 30.0.5 and 31.0.0-alpha.1 to before 31.0.0-beta.1, Electron is vulnerable to an ASAR Integrity bypass. This only impacts apps that have the embeddedAsarIntegrityValidation and onlyLoadAppFromAsar fuses enabled. Apps without these fuses enabled are not impacted. This issue is specific to Windows, apps using these fuses on macOS are not impacted. Specifically this issue can only be exploited if the app is launched from a filesystem the attacker has write access too. i.e. the ability to edit files inside the .app bundle on macOS which these fuses are supposed to protect against. This issue has been patched in versions 30.0.5 and 31.0.0-beta.1. There are no workarounds for this issue.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Electron face notable risk from CVE-2024-46992 rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
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Bug #842420| Release | Status | Fixed Version | Urgency |
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