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Vulnerability record · CVE-2021-3613 · published 2 July 2021

CVE-2021-3613: Openvpn connect uncontrolled search path element vulnerability

Openvpn · Connect

OpenVPN Connect 3.2.0 through 3.3.0 allows local users to load arbitrary dynamic loadable libraries via an OpenSSL configuration file if present, which allows the user to run arbitrary code with the same privilege level as the main OpenVPN process (OpenVPNConnect.exe).

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.77% · top 46.1% CWE-427 · Uncontrolled search path element
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 4.4
0.77%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

OpenVPN Connect 3.2.0 through 3.3.0 allows local users to load arbitrary dynamic loadable libraries via an OpenSSL configuration file if present, which allows the user to run arbitrary code with the same privilege level as the main OpenVPN process (OpenVPNConnect.exe).

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-windows-change-log/ Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-windows-change-log/ Release NotesVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2021-3613), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-29). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.