Electerm: Importing unsafe bookmark data could lead to unsafe operation when clicking local type bookmark
Impact
Persistent local-pty code execution via imported bookmarks or compromised sync targets. Affects users who import bookmark JSON files or who have electerm sync configured (gist/WebDAV). The attacker can inject exec* fields or global config to cause remote code to run when a bookmark is opened or when sync is applied.
Patches
Not yet
Workarounds
- Do not import unsafe data
References
- Report / credit: https://github.com/Curly-Haired-Baboon
- Electerm releases: https://github.com/electerm/electerm/releases
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | electerm | <= 3.8.8 | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-345, CWE-494, CWE-915, CWE-94- Platform
- npm
- Package
electerm- Disclosed
- 14.05.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-jgg9-rw32-44pj - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: electerm
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 13
- First → latest
- 01.2023 07.2026
- Without a fix
- 4
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 7
- High 4
- Medium 2
Disclosures per year
- 2023: 1
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 12
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