GitHub Electron up to 1.6.15/1.7.10/1.8.2-beta.3 Protocol os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GitHub Electron up to 1.6.15/1.7.10/1.8.2-beta.3. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Protocol Handler. This manipulation causes os command injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1000006. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GitHub Electron up to 1.6.15/1.7.10/1.8.2-beta.3 (Bug Tracking Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Protocol Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

GitHub Electron versions 1.8.2-beta.3 and earlier, 1.7.10 and earlier, 1.6.15 and earlier has a vulnerability in the protocol handler, specifically Electron apps running on Windows 10, 7 or 2008 that register custom protocol handlers can be tricked in arbitrary command execution if the user clicks on a specially crafted URL. This has been fixed in versions 1.8.2-beta.4, 1.7.11, and 1.6.16.

The bug was discovered 01/23/2018. The weakness was shared 01/24/2018 (GitHub Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-1000006 since 01/19/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370773 (GitHub Electron Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.).

Upgrading to version 1.6.16, 1.7.11 or 1.8.2-beta.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (43899) and SecurityFocus (BID 102796†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Node.js Electron Package

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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MetaSploit ID: exodus.rb
MetaSploit Name: Exodus Wallet (ElectronJS Framework) remote Code Execution
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Electron 1.6.16/1.7.11/1.8.2-beta.4

Timelineinfo

01/19/2018 🔍
01/22/2018 +3 days 🔍
01/23/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/24/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/24/2018 +0 days 🔍
01/25/2018 +1 days 🔍
10/24/2025 +2829 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-1000006 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1000006
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112399
SecurityFocus: 102796 - Electron CVE-2018-1000006 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 01/25/2018 08:16
Updated: 10/24/2025 08:21
Changes: 01/25/2018 08:16 (68), 02/05/2020 15:50 (7), 02/02/2023 14:46 (4), 10/24/2025 08:21 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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