OpenVPN vulnerability

The Windows interactive service in OpenVPN 2.4.0 through 2.6.22 allows local authenticated users to bypass the trusted configuration directory constraint via incorrect file path validation

Published 7 Sep 2026Updated 7 Sep 20261 sources
CVSS 5.6

What happened

The Windows interactive service in OpenVPN 2.4.0 through 2.6.22 allows local authenticated users to bypass the trusted configuration directory constraint via incorrect file path validation

Affected versions

OpenVPN: 2.4.0 through 2.6.22 (semver) Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.

Detection & mitigation

  • Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
  • Review affected product exposure and access logs.

Public PoC references

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