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HIGH · 8.4

CVE-2023-7235

The OpenVPN GUI installer before version 2.6.9 did not set the proper access control restrictions to the installation directory of OpenVPN binaries when using a non-standard installation path, which a...

Vulnerability Description

The OpenVPN GUI installer before version 2.6.9 did not set the proper access control restrictions to the installation directory of OpenVPN binaries when using a non-standard installation path, which allows an attacker to replace binaries to run arbitrary executables.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
OpenvpnOpenvpn Gui< 2.6.9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-7235?

CVE-2023-7235 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). The OpenVPN GUI installer before version 2.6.9 did not set the proper access control restrictions to the installation directory of OpenVPN binaries when using a non-standard installation path, which a...

How severe is CVE-2023-7235?

CVE-2023-7235 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-7235?

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