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CVE-2023-7245

Summary
Assigner-OpenVPN
Assigner Org ID-36a55730-e66d-4d39-8ca6-3c3b3017965e
Published At-20 Feb, 2024 | 11:08
Updated At-14 Aug, 2024 | 14:36
Rejected At-
Credits

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

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Metrics (CVSS)
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:OpenVPN
Assigner Org ID:36a55730-e66d-4d39-8ca6-3c3b3017965e
Published At:20 Feb, 2024 | 11:08
Updated At:14 Aug, 2024 | 14:36
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)

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

Affected Products
Vendor
OpenVPN
Product
OpenVPN Connect
Platforms
  • Windows
  • MacOS
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • From 3.0 (Windows) through 3.4.3 (minor releases)
  • From 3.0 (macOS) through 3.4.7 (minor releases)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-95CWE-95: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code ('Eval Injection')
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-95
Description: CWE-95: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code ('Eval Injection')
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VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
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CAPEC IDDescription
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Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/
release-notes
https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-windows-change-log/
release-notes
Hyperlink: https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/
Resource:
release-notes
Hyperlink: https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-windows-change-log/
Resource:
release-notes
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CVE Program Container
Affected Products
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VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
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CAPEC IDDescription
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Configurations
Workarounds
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Credits
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EventDate
Replaced By
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/
release-notes
x_transferred
https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-windows-change-log/
release-notes
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/
Resource:
release-notes
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-windows-change-log/
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release-notes
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2. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Vendor
openvpn
Product
connect
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • From 3.0 before 3.4.7 (custom)
Vendor
openvpn
Product
connect
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • From 3.0 before 3.4.3 (custom)
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.17.8HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Metrics Other Info
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CAPEC IDDescription
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References
HyperlinkResource
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:security@openvpn.net
Published At:20 Feb, 2024 | 11:15
Updated At:02 Apr, 2025 | 20:11

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

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Secondary3.17.8HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CPE Matches
openvpn
openvpn
>>connect>>Versions from 3.2.0(inclusive) to 3.4.4(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
openvpn
openvpn
>>connect>>Versions from 3.2.0(inclusive) to 3.4.8(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
openvpn
openvpn
>>connect>>3.0.0
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:3.0.0:beta:*:*:*:macos:*:*
openvpn
openvpn
>>connect>>3.0.0
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:3.0.0:beta:*:*:*:windows:*:*
openvpn
openvpn
>>connect>>3.0.1
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:3.0.1:beta:*:*:*:macos:*:*
openvpn
openvpn
>>connect>>3.0.2
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:3.0.2:beta:*:*:*:macos:*:*
openvpn
openvpn
>>connect>>3.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:3.1.0:beta:*:*:*:macos:*:*
openvpn
openvpn
>>connect>>3.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:3.1.0:beta:*:*:*:windows:*:*
openvpn
openvpn
>>connect>>3.1.1
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:3.1.1:beta:*:*:*:macos:*:*
openvpn
openvpn
>>connect>>3.1.1
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:3.1.1:beta:*:*:*:windows:*:*
openvpn
openvpn
>>connect>>3.1.2
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:3.1.2:beta:*:*:*:windows:*:*
openvpn
openvpn
>>connect>>3.1.3
cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:3.1.3:beta:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-95Secondarysecurity@openvpn.net
NVD-CWE-noinfoPrimarynvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: CWE-95
Type: Secondary
Source: security@openvpn.net
CWE ID: NVD-CWE-noinfo
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
Evaluator Description
Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/security@openvpn.net
Release Notes
https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-windows-change-log/security@openvpn.net
Release Notes
https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes
https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-windows-change-log/af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes
Hyperlink: https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/
Source: security@openvpn.net
Resource:
Release Notes
Hyperlink: https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-windows-change-log/
Source: security@openvpn.net
Resource:
Release Notes
Hyperlink: https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Release Notes
Hyperlink: https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-windows-change-log/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Release Notes

Change History

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