OpenVPN 2.6.02.7_rc1 IP Source Validation Bypass (DoS)
CVE-2025-13086 Published on December 3, 2025
Improper validation of source IP addresses in OpenVPN version 2.6.0 through 2.6.15 and 2.7_alpha1 through 2.7_rc1 allows an attacker to open a session from a different IP address which did not initiate the connection resulting in a denial of service for the originating client
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-13086 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel
The software establishes a communication channel to handle an incoming request that has been initiated by an actor, but it does not properly verify that the request is coming from the expected origin. When an attacker can successfully establish a communication channel from an untrusted origin, the attacker may be able to gain privileges and access unexpected functionality.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-13086
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Affected Versions
OpenVPN:- Version 2.6.0, <= 2.6.15 is affected.
- Version 2.7_alpha1, <= 2.7_rc1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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