VDB-254173 · CVE-2023-7245 · GCVE-0-2023-7245

OpenVPN Connect prior 3.4.4 Node.js Framework ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE eval injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenVPN Connect and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Node.js Framework. This manipulation of the argument ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE causes eval injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-7245. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenVPN Connect (Network Encryption Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Node.js Framework. The manipulation of the argument ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE with an unknown input leads to a eval injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-95. The product 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"). The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

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

The weakness was presented 02/20/2024. The advisory is shared at openvpn.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-7245 since 02/07/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 3.4.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Network Encryption Software

Vendor

OpenVPN

Name

Connect

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Eval injection
CWE: CWE-95 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Connect 3.4.4

Timelineinfo

02/07/2024 🔍
02/20/2024 +13 days 🔍
02/20/2024 +0 days 🔍
05/08/2026 +808 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openvpn.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-7245 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-7245
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-254173

Entryinfo

Created: 02/20/2024 13:25
Updated: 05/08/2026 11:26
Changes: 02/20/2024 13:25 (38), 08/14/2024 19:00 (26), 05/08/2026 11:23 (2), 05/08/2026 11:26 (6)
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Committer: lywand
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