CVE-2026-34773
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, 40.8.1, and 41.0.0, on Windows, app.setAsDefaultProtocolClient(protocol) did not validate the protocol name before writing to the registry. Apps that pass untrusted input as the protocol name may allow an attacker to write to arbitrary subkeys under HKCU\Software\Classes\, potentially hijacking existing protocol handlers. Apps are only affected if they call app.setAsDefaultProtocolClient() with a protocol name derived from external or untrusted input. Apps that use a hardcoded protocol name are not affected. This issue has been patched in versions 38.8.6, 39.8.1, 40.8.1, and 41.0.0.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
electronnpm | < 38.8.6 | 38.8.6 |
electronnpm | >= 39.0.0-alpha.1, < 39.8.1 | 39.8.1 |
electronnpm | >= 40.0.0-alpha.1, < 40.8.1 | 40.8.1 |
electronnpm | >= 41.0.0-alpha.1, < 41.0.0 | 41.0.0 |
Affected products
16cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:alpha1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*+ 14 more
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:alpha1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:alpha2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:alpha3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:alpha4:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:alpha5:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:alpha6:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:beta1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:beta2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:beta3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:beta4:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:beta5:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:beta6:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:beta7:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:41.0.0:beta8:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*range: <38.8.6
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- github.com/advisories/GHSA-mwmh-mq4g-g6grghsaADVISORY
- github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-mwmh-mq4g-g6grnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34773ghsaADVISORY
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