CVE-2023-7235

Name: CVE-2023-7235
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-21T11:15:07.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7235 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The OpenVPN GUI installer before version 2.6.9 did not set the proper access control restrictions to the installation directory of OpenVPN binaries when using a non-standard installation path, which allows an attacker to replace binaries to run arbitrary executables.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The OpenVPN GUI installer before version 2.6.9 did not set the proper access control restrictions to the installation directory of OpenVPN binaries when using a non-standard installation path, which allows an attacker to replace binaries to run arbitrary executables.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openvpn	Openvpn Gui	< 2.6.9

References

https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2023-7235Permissions Required
https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2023-7235Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Feb 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7235?

How severe is CVE-2023-7235?

CVE-2023-7235 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7235?

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