How severe is CVE-2017-1000424?

CVE-2017-1000424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1000424 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000424?

CVE-2017-1000424 affects Atom Electron. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000424?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-1000424 published?

CVE-2017-1000424 was published on 2018-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000424

CVE-2017-1000424 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atom Electron with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Atom Electron
Published: 2018-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Github Electron version 1.6.4 - 1.6.11 and 1.7.0 - 1.7.5 is vulnerable to a URL Spoofing problem when opening PDFs in PDFium resulting loading arbitrary PDFs that a hacker can control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000424?: Github Electron version 1.6.4 - 1.6.11 and 1.7.0 - 1.7.5 is vulnerable to a URL Spoofing problem when opening PDFs in PDFium resulting loading arbitrary PDFs that a hacker can control.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000424?: CVE-2017-1000424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1000424 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000424?: CVE-2017-1000424 affects Atom Electron. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1000424 published?: CVE-2017-1000424 was published on 2018-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:atom:electron:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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