Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Electronjs | Electron | < 38.8.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-34768?
CVE-2026-34768 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.9 (LOW). 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.setLoginItemSetting...
How severe is CVE-2026-34768?
CVE-2026-34768 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-34768?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Electronjs Electron.