CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe Super Productivity app prior to version 18.13.0 contains a vulnerability in its IPC handler that allows arbitrary command execution via the renderer, exposing users to potential unauthorized actions by community plugins. This flaw could lead to severe impacts, including unauthorized access to system resources and data, as commands can be executed with the privileges of the desktop account. Organizations using this application should prioritize updating to version 18.13.0 to mitigate the risk associated with this high-severity vulnerability.
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Original NVD Description
Super Productivity is an advanced todo list app with integrated timeboxing and time tracking capabilities. Prior to 18.13.0, the EXEC IPC handler in electron/ipc-handlers/exec.ts accepts a command string from the renderer through the IPC.EXEC channel and executes it with child_process.exec(). The electron/preload.ts bridge exposes window.ea.exec() to renderer code, including community plugins executed with new Function(), without requiring nodeExecution permission. A confirmation dialog protects only the first execution, its persistence checkbox is selected by default, and approved commands are stored in the ALLOWED_COMMANDS value in simpleSettings for silent later execution with the desktop account's privileges. This issue is fixed in version 18.13.0.