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GitHub.Electron.WebView.nodeIntegration.XSS

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Electron applications.
The vulnerability is due to an error in the vulnerable application when handling a maliciously crafted HTML file. A remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary script code within the context of the user's browser.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Github Electron version 1.7.12 and prior
Github Electron version 1.8.3 and prior
Github Electron version 2.0.0-beta.3 and prior

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected site.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor:
https://www.electronjs.org/blog/webview-fix

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

References

https://www.electronjs.org/blog/webview-fix https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/SpiderLabs-Blog/CVE-2018-1000136---Electron-nodeIntegration-Bypass/
ID 46156
Created May 24, 2018
Updated May 02, 2022
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2018-1000136
Exploit Prediction Score 0.79%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App Other