CVE-2020-15075

Name: CVE-2020-15075
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-30T14:15:13.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15075 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenVPN Connect installer for macOS version 3.2.6 and older may corrupt system critical files it should not have access via symlinks in /tmp.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenVPN Connect installer for macOS version 3.2.6 and older may corrupt system critical files it should not have access via symlinks in /tmp.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openvpn	Connect	<= 3.2.6

References

https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15075?

OpenVPN Connect installer for macOS version 3.2.6 and older may corrupt system critical files it should not have access via symlinks in /tmp.

How severe is CVE-2020-15075?

CVE-2020-15075 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15075?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-15075?

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Source: NVD / NIST