CVE-2020-15215 — MEDIUM (5.6)

Vulnerability Description

Electron before versions 11.0.0-beta.6, 10.1.2, 9.3.1 or 8.5.2 is vulnerable to a context isolation bypass. Apps using both `contextIsolation` and `sandbox: true` are affected. Apps using both `contextIsolation` and `nodeIntegrationInSubFrames: true` are affected. This is a context isolation bypass, meaning that code running in the main world context in the renderer can reach into the isolated Electron context and perform privileged actions.

CVSS Score

5.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Electronjs	Electron	8.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-668 CWE-693

References

https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-56pc-6jqp-xqj8Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-56pc-6jqp-xqj8Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-15215?

CVE-2020-15215 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.6 (MEDIUM). Electron before versions 11.0.0-beta.6, 10.1.2, 9.3.1 or 8.5.2 is vulnerable to a context isolation bypass. Apps using both `contextIsolation` and `sandbox: true` are affected. Apps using both `contex...

How severe is CVE-2020-15215?

CVE-2020-15215 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15215?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Electronjs Electron.