OpenVPN Connect 3.03.4.3 Node.js LPE via ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE
CVE-2023-7245 Published on February 20, 2024
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
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-7245 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is an Eval Injection Vulnerability?
The software receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before using the input in a dynamic evaluation call (e.g. "eval"). This may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, or at least modify what code can be executed.
CVE-2023-7245 has been classified to as an Eval Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-7245
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Affected Versions
OpenVPN Connect:- Version 3.0 (Windows), <= 3.4.3 is affected.
- Version 3.0 (macOS) , <= 3.4.7 is affected.
- Version 3.0 and below 3.4.7 is affected.
- Version 3.0 and below 3.4.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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