CVE-2024-13454

Name: CVE-2024-13454
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-20T21:15:21.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-13454 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Weak encryption algorithm in Easy-RSA version 3.0.5 through 3.1.7 allows a local attacker to more easily bruteforce the private CA key when created using OpenSSL 3. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Weak encryption algorithm in Easy-RSA version 3.0.5 through 3.1.7 allows a local attacker to more easily bruteforce the private CA key when created using OpenSSL 3

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.08%

0.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openvpn	Easy-Rsa	>= 3.0.5, <= 3.1.7

References

https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2024-13454Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13454?

Weak encryption algorithm in Easy-RSA version 3.0.5 through 3.1.7 allows a local attacker to more easily bruteforce the private CA key when created using OpenSSL 3

How severe is CVE-2024-13454?

CVE-2024-13454 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13454?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-13454?

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Source: NVD / NIST