CVE-2025-54871
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CVE-2025-54871 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Electron Capture facilitates video playback for screen-sharing and capture. In versions 2.19.1 and below, the elecap app on macOS allows local unprivileged users to bypass macOS TCC privacy protections by enabling ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Electron Capture facilitates video playback for screen-sharing and capture. In versions 2.19.1 and below, the elecap app on macOS allows local unprivileged users to bypass macOS TCC privacy protections by enabling ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE. This environment variable allows arbitrary Node.js code to be executed via the -e flag, which runs inside the main Electron context, inheriting any previously granted TCC entitlements (such as access to Documents, Downloads, etc.). This issue is fixed in version 2.20.0.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Electroncapture | Electron Capture | < 2.20.0 |
References
- https://github.com/steveseguin/electroncapture/security/advisories/GHSA-8849-p3j4-jq4hExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/steveseguin/electroncapture/security/advisories/GHSA-8849-p3j4-jq4hExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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