How severe is CVE-2020-7224?

CVE-2020-7224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7224?

CVE-2020-7224 affects Aviatrix Openvpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7224?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-7224 published?

CVE-2020-7224 was published on 2020-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7224

CVE-2020-7224 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aviatrix Openvpn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aviatrix Openvpn
Published: 2020-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Aviatrix OpenVPN client through 2.5.7 on Linux, macOS, and Windows is vulnerable when OpenSSL parameters are altered from the issued value set; the parameters could allow unauthorized third-party libraries to load.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7224?: The Aviatrix OpenVPN client through 2.5.7 on Linux, macOS, and Windows is vulnerable when OpenSSL parameters are altered from the issued value set; the parameters could allow unauthorized third-party libraries to load.
How severe is CVE-2020-7224?: CVE-2020-7224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7224?: CVE-2020-7224 affects Aviatrix Openvpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7224?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-7224 published?: CVE-2020-7224 was published on 2020-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aviatrix:openvpn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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