CVE-2024-13454

MEDIUM
Published Jan 20, 2025 Modified Aug 22, 2025 CWE-326

Description

Weak encryption algorithm in Easy-RSA version 3.0.5 through 3.1.7 allows a local attacker to more easily bruteforce the private CA key when created using OpenSSL 3

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-326 CWE-326

Affected Products

Vendor Product
openvpn easy-rsa

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13454? +
Weak encryption algorithm in Easy-RSA version 3.0.5 through 3.1.7 allows a local attacker to more easily bruteforce the private CA key when created using OpenSSL 3 It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-13454? +
CVE-2024-13454 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-13454? +
CVE-2024-13454 affects products from openvpn, specifically: easy-rsa. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-13454? +
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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