CVE-2024-28882

MEDIUM

Published Jul 8, 2024 Modified Jun 10, 2025 CWE-772

Description

OpenVPN from 2.6.0 through 2.6.10 in a server role accepts multiple exit notifications from authenticated clients which will extend the validity of a closing session

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-772 CWE-772

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openvpn	openvpn	2.6.0 — 2.6.11

References

Advisories & Patches

https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2024-28882 https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2024-28882

Other References

https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg07634.html https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg07634.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28882? +

OpenVPN from 2.6.0 through 2.6.10 in a server role accepts multiple exit notifications from authenticated clients which will extend the validity of a closing session It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-28882? +

CVE-2024-28882 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 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-2024-28882? +

CVE-2024-28882 affects products from openvpn, specifically: openvpn. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-28882? +

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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