CVE-2018-1000118

Name: CVE-2018-1000118
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-07T14:29:00.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1000118 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.44%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Electronjs	Electron	<= 1.8.1	—
Electronjs	Electron	1.8.2	Beta.1

References

https://electronjs.org/releases#1.8.2-beta.5Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/ce361a12e355f9e1e99c989f1ea056c9e502dbe7Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://electronjs.org/releases#1.8.2-beta.5Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/ce361a12e355f9e1e99c989f1ea056c9e502dbe7Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000118?

How severe is CVE-2018-1000118?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000118 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000118?

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Source: NVD / NIST