GHSA-v93f-fgjr-hjrj

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Electron: window.open features string controls some window options considered privileged

view advisory published 2026-08-05Licence: CC-BY-4.0

### 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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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…
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