# CVE-2026-117602: electrum: Electrum 4.6.0 before 4.7.2 contains an authorization bypass in the external plugin loader, which executes a plugin's...

CVE-2026-117602 is fixed in electrum on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-117602 (version 4.7.2+dfsg-1), released October 28, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-117602
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0011
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 27, 2026

## Description

Electrum 4.6.0 before 4.7.2 contains an authorization bypass in the external plugin loader, which executes a plugin's __init__.py module when the plugin is marked enabled in the config file, without verifying its plugin-password signature. A rogue local process with write access to the Electrum data directory can place plugin code in the plugins/ folder and mark it enabled, causing arbitrary code execution inside the Electrum process.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | electrum Debian 14 | 4.7.2+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-117602](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-117602.md) | Oct 28, 2026 |

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