Electron: window.open features string controls some window options considered privileged
### Impact Some window options supplied by web content in the `window.open()` features string were applied to the new `BrowserWindow` without an allowlist. Untrusted content could set window options it should not control, including options that cause the main process to access attacker-chosen file or network paths. Apps are only affected if untrusted content can call `window.open()` and the app does not override child window options via `setWindowOpenHandler`. Apps that deny `window.open()` for untrusted content, or set `overrideBrowserWindowOptions` explicitly, are not affected. ### Workarounds Return `{ action: 'deny' }` from `setWindowOpenHandler` for untrusted content, or supply `overrideBrowserWindowOptions` so every window option is set explicitly. ### Fixed Versions * `42.0.0-beta.3` * `41.2.1` * `40.9.0` * `39.8.8` ### 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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Related CVEs.
| ID | severity | exploitable | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-70607US | — | — | ||
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, some window options supp… | ||||
references
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://github.com/electron/electronPACKAGE
- https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/30cf3882de75ee651bd4e5f27002f13fd3d3163aWEB
- https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/4eff3dc09e4d1e62d649c5ce9902f532bb7469c7WEB
- https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/615d62500fc7732d068274b796c49487e652e90bWEB
- https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/fe2e7d0073949b4593b624b93abf1788f5377e55WEB
- https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/50946WEB
- https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/50947WEB
- https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/50948WEB
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