CVE-2020-9442

Name: CVE-2020-9442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-28T14:15:10.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9442 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenVPN Connect 3.1.0.361 on Windows has Insecure Permissions for %PROGRAMDATA%\OpenVPN Connect\drivers\tap\amd64\win10, which allows local users to gain privileges by copying a malicious drvstore.dll there.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenVPN Connect 3.1.0.361 on Windows has Insecure Permissions for %PROGRAMDATA%\OpenVPN Connect\drivers\tap\amd64\win10, which allows local users to gain privileges by copying a malicious drvstore.dll there.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openvpn	Connect	<= 3.1.0.361

References

https://github.com/hessandrew/CVE-2020-9442Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/hessandrew/CVE-2020-9442Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9442?

How severe is CVE-2020-9442?

CVE-2020-9442 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9442?

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