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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2018-3952

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of NordVPN 6.14.28.0. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the executio...

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of NordVPN 6.14.28.0. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the execution of arbitrary commands with system privileges.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NordvpnNordvpn6.14.28.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-3952?

CVE-2018-3952 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of NordVPN 6.14.28.0. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the executio...

How severe is CVE-2018-3952?

CVE-2018-3952 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-3952?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nordvpn Nordvpn.