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👉 Overview
👀 What ?
macOS Electron Applications Injection is a type of security vulnerability where an attacker can inject malicious code into Electron applications running on macOS.
🧐 Why ?
This issue is important because Electron is a popular framework for developing desktop applications, meaning a large number of macOS users could be at risk. Furthermore, because Electron applications have extensive permissions, successful exploitation could result in significant damage.
⛏️ How ?
To mitigate this threat, developers should follow best practices for securing Electron applications, including validating all user input, using Content Security Policy (CSP), and keeping Electron up to date.
⏳ When ?
The issue of Electron Applications Injection on macOS has been known since Electron became popular for desktop application development, around the mid-2010s.
⚙️ Technical Explanations
Here would be a detailed technical explanation about the underlying principles, mechanisms, and technical intricacies in depth.