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CVE-2026-34768

3.9 · LOW

Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS.

Published Apr 4, 2026CWE-428EPSS 0.14%

Overview

CVE-2026-34768 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to versions 38.8.6, 39.8.1, 40.8.0, and 41.0.0-beta.8, on Windows, app.setLoginItemSettings({openAtLogin: true}) wrote the executable path to the Run registry key without quoting. If the app is installed to a path containing spaces, an attacker with write access to an ancestor directory may be able to cause a different executable to run at login instead of the intended app. On a default Windows install, standard system directories are protected against writes by standard users, so exploitation typically requires a non-standard install location. This issue has been patched in versions 38.8.6, 39.8.1, 40.8.0, and 41.0.0-beta.8.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-jfqx-fxh3-c62j

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-34768?

CVE-2026-34768 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-34768?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-34768?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-34768?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-34768 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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