CVE-2026-43941 - Vulnerability Analysis
CriticalCVSS: 9.6Last Updated: May 8, 2026
Electerm - Client Script Execution
Published: May 8, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026Remote Exploitable
Overview
Electerm <= 3.8.15 contains a client script execution vulnerability caused by lack of protocol validation in terminal hyperlink handler, letting attackers achieve arbitrary code execution or local file access when victim clicks a malicious link.
Severity & Score
Severity: Critical
CVSS Score: 9.6
Impact
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or access local files if the victim clicks a malicious terminal link.
Mitigation
Update to the latest version once a patch is available.
Related Resources
Details
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-43941
- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS Score
- 9.6
- Type
- client_script_exec
- Status
- confirmed
CWE
- CWE-88
CVSS Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H