Vulnerability Description
Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. In versions below 35.7.5, 36.0.0-alpha.1 through 36.8.0, 37.0.0-alpha.1 through 37.3.1 and 38.0.0-alpha.1 through 38.0.0-beta.6, ASAR Integrity Bypass via resource modification. This only impacts apps that have the embeddedAsarIntegrityValidation and onlyLoadAppFromAsar fuses enabled. Apps without these fuses enabled are not impacted. This issue is fixed in versions 35.7.5, 36.8.1, 37.3.1 and 38.0.0-beta.6.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/23a02934510fcf951428e14573d9b2d2a3c4
- https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/2e5a0b7220ebf955c6785cc5adb2e2b1cf77
- https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/3f92511cdecc39f46b0e86cce40a0c691e30
- https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/fdf29ce83870109d403f5c23ae529dbd0e8f
- https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/48101
- https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/48102
- https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/48103
- https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/48104
- https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-vmqv-hx8q-j7mg
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-55305?
CVE-2025-55305 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. In versions below 35.7.5, 36.0.0-alpha.1 through 36.8.0, 37.0.0-alpha.1 through 37.3.1 and 38.0....
How severe is CVE-2025-55305?
CVE-2025-55305 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-2025-55305?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.