OpenVPN Connect up to 3.8.1 Background Service os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in OpenVPN Connect up to 3.8.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component Background Service. Performing a manipulation results in os command injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-9560. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenVPN Connect up to 3.8.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Background Service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Privilege escalation via background service of OpenVPN Connect 3.5.1 through 3.8.1 on macOS allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges via local IPC channel

The advisory is shared at openvpn.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-9560 since 05/26/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 317734 (OpenVPN Connect 3.5.1 < 3.8.2 Privilege Escalation (macOS)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (317734) and EUVD (EUVD-2026-31941). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 317734
Nessus Name: OpenVPN Connect 3.5.1 < 3.8.2 Privilege Escalation (macOS)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/26/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/26/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
05/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/30/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openvpn.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-9560 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-9560
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-365793
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/26/2026 21:46
Updated: 05/30/2026 12:28
Changes: 05/26/2026 21:46 (66), 05/26/2026 21:59 (1), 05/30/2026 12:28 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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