CVE-2025-54871
Medium
Description
Electron Capture facilitates video playback for screen-sharing and capture. In versions 2.19.1 and below, the elecap app on macOS allows local unprivileged users to bypass macOS TCC privacy protections by enabling ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE. This environment variable allows arbitrary Node.js code to be executed via the -e flag, which runs inside the main Electron context, inheriting any previously granted TCC entitlements (such as access to Documents, Downloads, etc.). This issue is fixed in version 2.20.0.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductElectroncapture Electron Capture
PublishedAug 5, 2025
First seenAug 5, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-284Improper access control
How to fix
Update
- electroncapture electron_capture2.20.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| electroncapture electron_capture | v < 2.20.0 | 2.20.0 |
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