CVE-2023-7224: openvpn connect Eval Injection
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 08-01-2024Last modified 04-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-7224 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Eval Injection vulnerability in openvpn connect. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 14% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.24%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-01-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
OpenVPN Connect version 3.0 through 3.4.6 on macOS allows local users to execute code in external third party libraries using the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.24%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
14%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.24% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.24%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-95Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code ('Eval Injection')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").
- CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
Affected systems
Openvpn2 products
- connect≥ 3.0.0, ≤ 3.4.6
- openvpn connect≥ 3.0, ≤ 3.4.6
1 vendor · 2 products