Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to versions 38.8.6, 39.8.0, 40.7.0, and 41.0.0-beta.8, the select-usb-device event callback did not validate the chosen device ID against the filtered list that was presented to the handler. An app whose handler could be influenced to select a device ID outside the filtered set would grant access to a device that did not match the renderer's requested filters or was listed in exclusionFilters. The WebUSB security blocklist remained enforced regardless, so security-sensitive devices on the blocklist were not affected. The practical impact is limited to apps with unusual device-selection logic. This issue has been patched in versions 38.8.6, 39.8.0, 40.7.0, and 41.0.0-beta.8.
Metrics
Affected Vendors & Products
References
History
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| First Time appeared |
Electron
Electron electron |
|
| Weaknesses | CWE-1289 | |
| Vendors & Products |
Electron
Electron electron |
|
| References |
| |
| Metrics |
threat_severity
|
threat_severity
|
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| Metrics |
ssvc
|
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to versions 38.8.6, 39.8.0, 40.7.0, and 41.0.0-beta.8, the select-usb-device event callback did not validate the chosen device ID against the filtered list that was presented to the handler. An app whose handler could be influenced to select a device ID outside the filtered set would grant access to a device that did not match the renderer's requested filters or was listed in exclusionFilters. The WebUSB security blocklist remained enforced regardless, so security-sensitive devices on the blocklist were not affected. The practical impact is limited to apps with unusual device-selection logic. This issue has been patched in versions 38.8.6, 39.8.0, 40.7.0, and 41.0.0-beta.8. | |
| Title | Electron: USB device selection not validated against filtered device list | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-862 | |
| References |
| |
| Metrics |
cvssV3_1
|
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: GitHub_M
Published: 2026-04-03T23:35:10.204Z
Updated: 2026-04-06T19:07:15.349Z
Reserved: 2026-03-30T19:54:55.554Z
Link: CVE-2026-34766
Updated: 2026-04-06T19:07:11.210Z
Status : Undergoing Analysis
Published: 2026-04-04T00:16:17.140
Modified: 2026-04-07T13:20:55.200
Link: CVE-2026-34766