First published: Sun Feb 11 2024(Updated: )
ExpressVPN before 12.73.0 on Windows, when split tunneling is used, sends DNS requests according to the Windows configuration (e.g., sends them to DNS servers operated by the user's ISP instead of to the ExpressVPN DNS servers), which may allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about websites visited by VPN users.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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ExpressVPN | >=12.23.1<12.73.0 |
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The severity of CVE-2024-25728 is considered significant due to potential information leakage.
To fix CVE-2024-25728, update ExpressVPN to version 12.73.0 or later.
The impact of CVE-2024-25728 may include exposure of DNS queries, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure.
Versions of ExpressVPN earlier than 12.73.0 are affected by CVE-2024-25728.
Yes, CVE-2024-25728 affects ExpressVPN installations on Windows, specifically when using split tunneling.