Electron: ProtocolResponse.url reuses the default session cache instead of the registering session
### Impact 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. Apps that set an explicit `session`, or that do not isolate content across sessions, are not affected. ### Workarounds Set `ProtocolResponse.session` explicitly so the request uses the intended session's cache. ### Fixed Versions * `43.0.0` * `42.5.1` * `41.9.1` * `40.10.6` ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, email Electron at [security@electronjs.org](mailto:security@electronjs.org)
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| ID | severity | exploitable | ||
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| CVE-2026-70606US | — | — | ||
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… | ||||
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