CVE-2023-7245: High severity openvpn connect vulnerability

Published Feb 20, 2024
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Updated

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 ELECTRONRUNASNODE environment variable

Affected Software

13 affected components
OpenVPN Connect Windows>=3.2.0<3.4.4
OpenVPN Connect Macos>=3.2.0<3.4.8
OpenVPN Connect Macos=3.0.0-beta
OpenVPN Connect Windows=3.0.0-beta
OpenVPN Connect Macos=3.0.1-beta
OpenVPN Connect Macos=3.0.2-beta
OpenVPN Connect Macos=3.1.0-beta
OpenVPN Connect Windows=3.1.0-beta
OpenVPN Connect Macos=3.1.1-beta
OpenVPN Connect Windows=3.1.1-beta
OpenVPN Connect Windows=3.1.2-beta
OpenVPN Connect Windows=3.1.3-beta
OpenVPN OpenVPN Connect>=3.0<3.4.3

Event History

Feb 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:08 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7245?

CVE-2023-7245 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-7245?

To fix CVE-2023-7245, upgrade OpenVPN Connect to version 3.4.4 or later for Windows and to version 3.4.8 or later for macOS.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-7245?

CVE-2023-7245 affects users of OpenVPN Connect versions 3.0 to 3.4.3 on Windows and 3.0 to 3.4.7 on macOS.

4

What exploit does CVE-2023-7245 enable?

CVE-2023-7245 enables a local user to execute arbitrary code within the nodejs process context.

5

Is CVE-2023-7245 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2023-7245 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the system to exploit.

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