CVE-2020-15075
CVE-2020-15075 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openvpn Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 3.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Openvpn Connect
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenVPN Connect installer for macOS version 3.2.6 and older may corrupt system critical files it should not have access via symlinks in /tmp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-15075?
- OpenVPN Connect installer for macOS version 3.2.6 and older may corrupt system critical files it should not have access via symlinks in /tmp.
- How severe is CVE-2020-15075?
- CVE-2020-15075 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-15075 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-15075?
- CVE-2020-15075 affects Openvpn Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-15075?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-15075 published?
- CVE-2020-15075 was published on 2021-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
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