| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
| electron | = 41.0.0≥ 39.0.0, < 39.8.0≥ 40.0.0, < 40.7.0< 38.8.6 | 39.8.040.7.038.8.6 |
| electron | ≥ 39.0.0-alpha.1, < 39.8.0≥ 40.0.0-alpha.1, < 40.7.0≥ 41.0.0-alpha.1, < 41.0.0-beta.8< 38.8.6 | 39.8.040.7.041.0.0-beta.838.8.6 |
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.
There are no app side workarounds, you must update to a patched version of Electron.
41.0.0-beta.840.7.039.8.038.8.6If there are any questions or comments about this advisory, send an email to [email protected]
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