CVE-2026-42890: actual Allows Electron to Run As Node

June 8, 2026 (updated June 12, 2026)

A electron run as node vulnerability was identified in actual (macOS application, version 25.x (Electron 39.2.7)).

Vulnerability Type: Electron Run As Node

References

actualbudget.org/blog/release-26.5.0
github.com/actualbudget/actual/security/advisories/GHSA-7rvm-xjpp-63r9
github.com/advisories/GHSA-7rvm-xjpp-63r9
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42890

Code Behaviors & Features

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