CVE-2023-7245

Name: CVE-2023-7245
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-20T11:15:07.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-95

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

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7245?

How severe is CVE-2023-7245?

CVE-2023-7245 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7245?

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Source: NVD / NIST