CVE-2026-78043
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CVE-2026-78043 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The Windows Interactive Service in OpenVPN 2.7_alpha1 through 2.7.6 allows local authenticated users to bypass the trusted configuration directory constraint and load arbitrary configuration files via specially crafted paths. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Windows Interactive Service in OpenVPN 2.7_alpha1 through 2.7.6 allows local authenticated users to bypass the trusted configuration directory constraint and load arbitrary configuration files via specially crafted paths
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenVPN | OpenVPN | >= 2.7_alpha1, <= 2.7.6 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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