Electron vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
OpenJS Foundation · Desktop / Framework · 55 tracked CVEs · 0 actively exploited · updated October 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all Electron release lines — 55 in total. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check Electron's current status and the safe version to run.
Known Electron CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-16151 | critical | 9.8 | 3% | 2018 |
| CVE-2018-1000118 | high | 8.8 | 2% | 2018 |
| CVE-2026-34780 | high | 8.3 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34774 | high | 8.1 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2018-15685 | high | 8.1 | 10% | 2018 |
| CVE-2018-1000136 | high | 8.1 | 5% | 2018 |
| CVE-2026-102677 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2020-4076 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2020 |
| CVE-2026-34769 | high | 7.7 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2020-4077 | high | 7.7 | 1% | 2020 |
| CVE-2026-70601 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34771 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2023-23623 | high | 7.5 | 1% | 2023 |
| CVE-2020-15174 | high | 7.5 | 1% | 2020 |
| CVE-2026-70604 | high | 7.4 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-70608 | high | 7.2 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2022-36077 | high | 7.2 | 1% | 2022 |
| CVE-2026-34770 | high | 7 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-70611 | medium | 6.9 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34775 | medium | 6.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2021-39184 | medium | 6.8 | 1% | 2021 |
| CVE-2020-4075 | medium | 6.8 | 1% | 2020 |
| CVE-2020-15096 | medium | 6.8 | 1% | 2020 |
| CVE-2026-70602 | medium | 6.6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2022-29257 | medium | 6.6 | 1% | 2022 |
| CVE-2026-34779 | medium | 6.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-70597 | medium | 6.3 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2023-44402 | medium | 6.1 | 0% | 2023 |
| CVE-2023-39956 | medium | 6.1 | 1% | 2023 |
| CVE-2026-70603 | medium | 6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34765 | medium | 6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2023-29198 | medium | 6 | 0% | 2023 |
| CVE-2026-70606 | medium | 5.9 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-70605 | medium | 5.9 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-70599 | medium | 5.9 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34778 | medium | 5.9 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34767 | medium | 5.9 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34772 | medium | 5.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-70609 | medium | 5.7 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2020-15215 | medium | 5.6 | 1% | 2020 |
| CVE-2026-70612 | medium | 5.4 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-70610 | medium | 5.4 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34777 | medium | 5.4 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2020-26272 | medium | 5.4 | 2% | 2021 |
| CVE-2026-70607 | medium | 5.3 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34776 | medium | 5.3 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34773 | medium | 4.7 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-70598 | low | 3.9 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34768 | low | 3.9 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2022-21718 | low | 3.4 | 1% | 2022 |
| CVE-2026-34766 | low | 3.3 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-70600 | low | 3.1 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34781 | low | 2.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34764 | low | 2.3 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2022-29247 | low | 2.2 | 1% | 2022 |
Is my Electron version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
Check your Electron version → · Monitor Electron for new CVEs →
Electron vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does Electron have?
IsItPatched tracks 55 CVEs for Electron. 1 is critical-severity and 17 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does Electron have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
None of Electron's tracked CVEs are currently in CISA's KEV catalog — but new ones can be added at any time, so keep your version current.
What is the most severe Electron vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2017-16151 (CRITICAL, CVSS 9.8) ranks highest — a Code injection weakness.
Is Electron safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported Electron release (44.7.0) clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: Electron security status · Electron end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against OpenJS Foundation's advisories — see our disclaimer.