CVE-2020-7224

Name: CVE-2020-7224
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-16T19:15:34.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7224 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Aviatrix OpenVPN client through 2.5.7 on Linux, macOS, and Windows is vulnerable when OpenSSL parameters are altered from the issued value set; the parameters could allow unauthorized third-party libraries to load.. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Aviatrix OpenVPN client through 2.5.7 on Linux, macOS, and Windows is vulnerable when OpenSSL parameters are altered from the issued value set; the parameters could allow unauthorized third-party libraries to load.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.25%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aviatrix	Openvpn	<= 2.5.7

References

https://docs.aviatrix.com/#security-bulletinVendor Advisory
https://docs.aviatrix.com/HowTos/security_bulletin_article.htmlVendor Advisory
https://docs.aviatrix.com/HowTos/security_bulletin_article.html#article-avxsb-00001Vendor Advisory
https://docs.aviatrix.com/#security-bulletinVendor Advisory
https://docs.aviatrix.com/HowTos/security_bulletin_article.htmlVendor Advisory
https://docs.aviatrix.com/HowTos/security_bulletin_article.html#article-avxsb-00001Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7224?

How severe is CVE-2020-7224?

CVE-2020-7224 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7224?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST