CVE-2026-40501 — Cherry Studio versions 1.2.2 through 1.9.12, fixed in commit 1518530, contain a remote…¶
Key facts
CVE-2026-40501 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: Cherry Studio versions 1.2.2 through 1.9.12, fixed in commit 1518530, contain a remote…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
| CVE | CVE-2026-40501 |
| Severity | High (8.8) |
| Detection / prevention | — |
| PoC | poc.py |
| Source | 2026/CVE-2026-40501/ |
Details¶
English | 한국어
Description¶
Cherry Studio versions 1.2.2 through 1.9.12, fixed in commit 1518530, contain a remote code execution vulnerability in SearchService that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by delivering malicious JavaScript through controlled search provider content loaded into an Electron BrowserWindow configured with nodeIntegration enabled and contextIsolation disabled. Attackers who control a search engine provider, individual search result pages, or provider settings pages can execute JavaScript with full Node.js privileges, gaining access to fs, child_process, os, and process.env under the operating-system account of the Cherry Studio process.
Vulnerability Details¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-40501 |
| Type | RCE |
| CVSS Score | 8.8 |
Proof of Concept¶
Download¶
# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2026/CVE-2026-40501/poc.py
Usage¶
# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>
# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>
⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.
Test Lab¶
This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.
Quick Start¶
# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2026-40501
# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
Application Endpoints¶
| Application | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable App | http://localhost:8080 | Shows vulnerability |
| Patched App | http://localhost:8081 | Demonstrates fix |
Directory Structure¶
├── README.md # English documentation
├── README_KO.md # Korean documentation
├── poc.py # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1 # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/ # Vulnerable version
│ ├── app.py
│ ├── Dockerfile
│ └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/ # Fixed version
├── app.py
├── Dockerfile
└── requirements.txt
References¶
- https://gist.github.com/Mundi-Xu/99af1b08275fd437cfb79bfe481e68b7
- https://github.com/CherryHQ/cherry-studio/commit/151853035e8e417a51559ebfc243eda98361a882
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cherry-studio-rce-via-searchservice-nodeintegration-misconfiguration
Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-07-16T06:20:40.007729185
Frequently asked questions¶
What is CVE-2026-40501?¶
CVE-2026-40501 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: Cherry Studio versions 1.2.2 through 1.9.12, fixed in commit 1518530, contain a remote…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
How do I detect CVE-2026-40501?¶
Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.
How do I block or mitigate CVE-2026-40501?¶
Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.
For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.