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:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenVPN | OpenVPN Connect | >= 3.0 (Windows), <= 3.4.3; >= 3.0 (macOS), <= 3.4.7 |
| openvpn | connect | >= 3.0, < 3.4.7 |
| openvpn | connect | >= 3.0, < 3.4.3 |
References
- https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/Release Notes
- https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-windows-change-log/Release Notes
- https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/Release Notes
- https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-windows-change-log/Release Notes
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 20, 2024
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed