CVE-2014-9104: CSRF

Published Nov 26, 2014
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Updated

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the XML-RPC API in the Desktop Client in OpenVPN Access Server 1.5.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) disconnecting established VPN sessions, (2) connect to arbitrary VPN servers, or (3) create VPN profiles and execute arbitrary commands via crafted API requests.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenVPN OpenVPN Access Server<=1.5.6

Event History

Nov 26, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9104?

CVE-2014-9104 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on administrative authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9104?

To mitigate CVE-2014-9104, upgrade to OpenVPN Access Server version 1.5.7 or later which addresses the CSRF vulnerabilities.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2014-9104?

CVE-2014-9104 affects OpenVPN Access Server versions 1.5.6 and earlier.

4

What type of attacks can CVE-2014-9104 facilitate?

CVE-2014-9104 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators, potentially leading to unauthorized actions like disconnecting VPN sessions.

5

Is CVE-2014-9104 related to CSRF vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2014-9104 specifically involves multiple cross-site request forgery vulnerabilities in the XML-RPC API.

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