CVE-2023-7235

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.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: OpenVPN OpenVPN
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7235?
CVE-2023-7235 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-7235?
To fix CVE-2023-7235, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-7235 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-7235 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-7235?
CVE-2023-7235 affects OpenVPN OpenVPN.
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