Vulnerability Description
Electron is an open source framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. 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 macOS as these fuses are only currently supported on macOS. Specifically this issue can only be exploited if your 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. There are no app side workarounds, you must update to a patched version of Electron.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Electronjs | Electron | <= 22.3.24 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/39788Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-7m48-wc93-9g85Vendor Advisory
- https://www.electronjs.org/docs/latest/tutorial/fusesProduct
- https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/39788Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-7m48-wc93-9g85Vendor Advisory
- https://www.electronjs.org/docs/latest/tutorial/fusesProduct
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-44402?
CVE-2023-44402 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Electron is an open source framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. This only impacts apps that have the `embeddedAsarIntegrityValidation` and `onlyLoa...
How severe is CVE-2023-44402?
CVE-2023-44402 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-44402?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Electronjs Electron.