CVE-2026-34770
HIGHCVSS v3
7
HIGH
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to versions 38.8.6, 39.8.1, 40.8.0, and 41.0.0-beta.8, apps that use the powerMonitor module may be vulnerable to a use-after-free. After the native PowerMonitor object is garbage-collected, the associated OS-level resources (a message window on Windows, a shutdown handler on macOS) retain dangling references. A subsequent session-change event (Windows) or system shutdown (macOS) derefer
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 4/4/2026
- Last Modified
- 4/7/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-34770?
Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to versions 38.8.6, 39.8.1, 40.8.0, and 41.0.0-beta.8, apps that use the powerMonitor module may be vulnerable to a use-after-free. After the native PowerMonitor object is garbage-collected, the associated OS-level resources (a message window on Windows, a shutdown handler on macOS) retain dangling references. A subsequent session-change event (Windows) or system shutdown (macOS) derefer
Is CVE-2026-34770 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2026-34770 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is N/A%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-34770?
CVE-2026-34770 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2026-34770 affecting your environment?
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