How severe is CVE-2018-15685?

CVE-2018-15685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-15685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15685?

CVE-2018-15685 primarily affects Electronjs Electron. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15685?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-15685 published?

CVE-2018-15685 was published on 2018-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15685

CVE-2018-15685 is a high-severity vulnerability in Electronjs Electron with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1188.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1188
Affected product: Electronjs Electron
Published: 2018-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GitHub Electron 1.7.15, 1.8.7, 2.0.7, and 3.0.0-beta.6, in certain scenarios involving IFRAME elements and "nativeWindowOpen: true" or "sandbox: true" options, is affected by a WebPreferences vulnerability that can be leveraged to perform remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15685?: GitHub Electron 1.7.15, 1.8.7, 2.0.7, and 3.0.0-beta.6, in certain scenarios involving IFRAME elements and "nativeWindowOpen: true" or "sandbox: true" options, is affected by a WebPreferences vulnerability that can be leveraged to perform remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-15685?: CVE-2018-15685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-15685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15685?: CVE-2018-15685 primarily affects Electronjs Electron. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15685?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-15685 published?: CVE-2018-15685 was published on 2018-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:1.7.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:1.8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:2.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:electronjs:electron:3.0.0:beta6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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