CVE-2022-33738
CVE-2022-33738 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openvpn Openvpn Access Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-338.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-338
- Affected product: Openvpn Openvpn Access Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenVPN Access Server before 2.11 uses a weak random generator used to create user session token for the web portal
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-33738?
- OpenVPN Access Server before 2.11 uses a weak random generator used to create user session token for the web portal
- How severe is CVE-2022-33738?
- CVE-2022-33738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-33738 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-33738?
- CVE-2022-33738 affects Openvpn Openvpn Access Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-33738?
- 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-2022-33738 published?
- CVE-2022-33738 was published on 2022-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:openvpn_access_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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