CVE-2024-8474: connect (CVSS 7.5)

Description

OpenVPN Connect before version 3.5.0 can contain the configuration profile's clear-text private key which is logged in the application log, which an unauthorized actor can use to decrypt the VPN traffic

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-212 CWE-212

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openvpn	connect	< 3.5.0

References

Other References

https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/android-release-notes.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8474? +

OpenVPN Connect before version 3.5.0 can contain the configuration profile's clear-text private key which is logged in the application log, which an unauthorized actor can use to decrypt the VPN traffic It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-8474? +

CVE-2024-8474 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8474? +

CVE-2024-8474 affects products from openvpn, specifically: connect. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8474? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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