CVE-2017-1000424 describes a URL spoofing vulnerability in GitHub Electron versions 1.6.4-1.6.11 and 1.7.0-1.7.5, specifically when opening PDFs using PDFium. This flaw allows an attacker to control arbitrary PDF content loaded by a user. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack requiring user interaction, with low impact on integrity and no impact on confidentiality or availability. Its EPSS score is very low, suggesting a minimal likelihood of exploitation. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available on platforms like Metasploit or ExploitDB. The vulnerability has received no community discussion or media coverage, further indicating a low level of attention and perceived threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 1.6.4, <= 1.6.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:atom:electron:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 1.7.0, <= 1.7.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:atom:electron:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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