What is CVE-2018-1000118?

CVE-2018-1000118 is a Command Injection vulnerability in Github Electron version Electron 1.8.2-beta.4 and earlier, which can result in command execution.

How can the Command Injection vulnerability in Electron be exploited?

The Command Injection vulnerability in Electron can be exploited when the victim opens an Electron protocol handler in their browser.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000118?

CVE-2018-1000118 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is classified as critical.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000118?

Electron versions 1.8.2-beta.4 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-1000118.

How can I fix the Command Injection vulnerability in Electron?

To fix the Command Injection vulnerability in Electron, update to version 1.8.2-beta.5 or later.

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CVE-2018-1000118

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9.3

CWE

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7/3/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2018-1000118: OS Command Injection

First published: Wed Mar 07 2018(Updated: )

Github Electron version Electron 1.8.2-beta.4 and earlier contains a Command Injection vulnerability in Protocol Handler that can result in command execute. This attack appear to be exploitable via the victim opening an electron protocol handler in their browser. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in Electron 1.8.2-beta.5. This issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-1000006, specifically the black list used was not case insensitive allowing an attacker to potentially bypass it.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Electronjs Electron	<=1.8.1
Electronjs Electron	=1.8.2-beta.1
Electronjs Electron	=1.8.2-beta.2
Electronjs Electron	=1.8.2-beta.3
Electronjs Electron	=1.8.2-beta.4

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https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/ce361a12e355f9e1e99c989f1ea056c9e502dbe7

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What is CVE-2018-1000118?
CVE-2018-1000118 is a Command Injection vulnerability in Github Electron version Electron 1.8.2-beta.4 and earlier, which can result in command execution.
How can the Command Injection vulnerability in Electron be exploited?
The Command Injection vulnerability in Electron can be exploited when the victim opens an Electron protocol handler in their browser.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000118?
CVE-2018-1000118 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is classified as critical.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000118?
Electron versions 1.8.2-beta.4 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-1000118.
How can I fix the Command Injection vulnerability in Electron?
To fix the Command Injection vulnerability in Electron, update to version 1.8.2-beta.5 or later.

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