CVE-2026-70606
Description
Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 40.10.6, 41.9.1, 42.5.1, and 43.0.0, when a custom protocol handler returned a ProtocolResponse with a url and no session, Electron made the upstream request through defaultSession instead of the session that handled the protocol. A cached response could then be reused across otherwise isolated session partitions. Apps that use ProtocolResponse.url, omit ProtocolResponse.session, and rely on separate sessions to isolate content are affected. This issue is fixed in versions 40.10.6, 41.9.1, 42.5.1, and 43.0.0.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
electronnpm | >= 43.0.0-alpha.1, < 43.0.0 | 43.0.0 |
electronnpm | >= 42.0.0-alpha.1, < 42.5.1 | 42.5.1 |
electronnpm | >= 41.0.0-alpha.1, < 41.9.1 | 41.9.1 |
electronnpm | >= 40.0.0-alpha.1, < 40.10.6 | 40.10.6 |
Affected products
1- Range: <40.10.6, <41.9.1, <42.5.1, <43.0.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2News mentions
1- Electron Framework: 16 Vulnerabilities Disclosed, Including Sandbox Bypass and Prototype PollutionVypr Intelligence · Aug 5, 2026