CVE-2023-7245
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CVE-2023-7245 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 . EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Openvpn | Connect | >= 3.2.0, < 3.4.4 | — |
| Openvpn | Connect | >= 3.2.0, < 3.4.8 | — |
| Openvpn | Connect | 3.0.0 | Beta |
| Openvpn | Connect | 3.0.1 | Beta |
| Openvpn | Connect | 3.0.2 | Beta |
| Openvpn | Connect | 3.1.0 | Beta |
| Openvpn | Connect | 3.1.1 | Beta |
| Openvpn | Connect | 3.1.2 | Beta |
| Openvpn | Connect | 3.1.3 | Beta |
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Timeline
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- Status
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