CVE-2025-29509
High
Description
Jan v0.5.14 and before is vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE) when the user clicks on a rendered link in the conversation, due to opening external website in the app and the exposure of electronAPI, with a lack of filtering of URL when calling shell.openExternal().
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductJan
PublishedMay 9, 2025
First seenMay 9, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-77Command injection
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | v ≤ 0.5.14 | — |
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