Vulnerability Description
Super Productivity is an advanced todo list app with integrated timeboxing and time tracking capabilities. Prior to 18.13.0, the EXEC IPC handler in electron/ipc-handlers/exec.ts accepts a command string from the renderer through the IPC.EXEC channel and executes it with child_process.exec(). The electron/preload.ts bridge exposes window.ea.exec() to renderer code, including community plugins executed with new Function(), without requiring nodeExecution permission. A confirmation dialog protects only the first execution, its persistence checkbox is selected by default, and approved commands are stored in the ALLOWED_COMMANDS value in simpleSettings for silent later execution with the desktop account's privileges. This issue is fixed in version 18.13.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/super-productivity/super-productivity/commit/97e97042cde2e335
- https://github.com/super-productivity/super-productivity/pull/8669
- https://github.com/super-productivity/super-productivity/security/advisories/GHS
- https://github.com/super-productivity/super-productivity/security/advisories/GHS
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-71551?
CVE-2026-71551 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Super Productivity is an advanced todo list app with integrated timeboxing and time tracking capabilities. Prior to 18.13.0, the EXEC IPC handler in electron/ipc-handlers/exec.ts accepts a command str...
How severe is CVE-2026-71551?
CVE-2026-71551 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-71551?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.