Vulnerability Description
electerm is an open-sourced terminal/ssh/sftp/telnet/serialport/RDP/VNC/Spice/ftp client. Prior to version 3.3.8, a command injection vulnerability exists in github.com/elcterm/electerm/npm/install.js:150. The runMac() function appends attacker-controlled remote releaseInfo.name directly into an exec("open ...") command without validation. This issue has been patched in version 3.3.8.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Electerm Project | Electerm | < 3.3.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/electerm/electerm/commit/59708b38c8a52f5db59d7d4eff98e31d5731Patch
- https://github.com/electerm/electerm/releases/tag/v3.3.8Release Notes
- https://github.com/electerm/electerm/security/advisories/GHSA-wxw2-rwmh-vr8fPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-41500?
CVE-2026-41500 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). electerm is an open-sourced terminal/ssh/sftp/telnet/serialport/RDP/VNC/Spice/ftp client. Prior to version 3.3.8, a command injection vulnerability exists in github.com/elcterm/electerm/npm/install.js...
How severe is CVE-2026-41500?
CVE-2026-41500 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41500?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Electerm Project Electerm.