CVE-2023-7245

HIGHScheduled

Published:Feb 20, 2024(2 years ago)

Modified:Apr 2, 2025

Local AccessNo InteractionLow Complexity

Vulnerability Description

The nodejs framework in OpenVPN Connect 3.0 through 3.4.3 (Windows)/3.4.7 (macOS) was not properly configured, which allows a local user to execute arbitrary code within the nodejs process context via the ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE environment variable

Attack Characteristics

Local AccessLow ComplexityLow PrivilegesNo User Interaction

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No Fix Known

No patch has been released yet. Apply workarounds or mitigations where available.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Fixed In
openvpn	connect	3.2.0 - 3.4.4	-
openvpn	connect	3.2.0 - 3.4.8	-
openvpn	connect	-

Timeline

Published
CVE disclosed publicly
Feb 20, 20242 years ago
Last Modified
Most recent update
Apr 2, 20251 year ago
Indexed to CVEInsight
Added to this platform
Mar 29, 20261 month ago

References

https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-cha...Release Notes
https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-windows-c...Release Notes
https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-cha...Release Notes

CVSS Score

v3.1

7.8/ 10.0

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

At a Glance

Affected Products

References

openvpn / connect

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CVSS v3 Vector

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CVE-2023-7245

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Attack Characteristics

Affected Software

Timeline

References

CVSS Score

At a Glance

Official Sources

CVSS v3 Vector

Impact Analysis

Vulnerability Description