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CVE-2026-70605

Electron: HTTP redirect followed into local file loader

CVSS score

5.9

EPSS probability

%0.3

Risk score

0.0

Published

2 mo ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2026-70605 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 39.8.8, 40.9.0, 41.2.1, and 42.0.0-beta.3, when following HTTP redirects, net.fetch() and net.request() did not restrict which schemes a redirect could target. A remote server could redirect a request to a local resource, and if the app returns or forwards the response body, local file contents could be disclosed. Apps are only affected if they make net requests to attacker-influenced URLs with redirects followed and expose the response body. This issue is fixed in versions 39.8.8, 40.9.0, 41.2.1, and 42.0.0-beta.3.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-70605 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1electronelectron View
2electronjselectron View
3electronjselectron View
4electronjselectron View
5electronjselectron View
6npmelectron View
7npmelectron View
8npmelectron View
9npmelectron View
10npmelectron View
11npmelectron View
12npmelectron View
Total affected vendors: 3|Products: 12

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
5.9CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NCVE CNA
5.9CVSS 3.x—Vector not publishedGitHub Advisory
5.9CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NNVD
0.0CVSS 4.0—Vector not publishedGitHub Advisory

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

4 doğrulanmış yama veya düzeltilmiş sürüm kanıtı bulundu.

osvelectron39.8.8

OSV düzeltilmiş sürüm: 39.8.8

osvelectron40.9.1

OSV düzeltilmiş sürüm: 40.9.1

osvelectron41.2.1

OSV düzeltilmiş sürüm: 41.2.1

osvelectron42.0.0-beta.3

OSV düzeltilmiş sürüm: 42.0.0-beta.3

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-70605 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

5.9 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityHighPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityHighIntegrityNoneAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

Yama doğrulandı

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