How severe is CVE-2023-7224?

CVE-2023-7224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-7224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7224?

CVE-2023-7224 affects Openvpn Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7224?

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.

Does CVE-2023-7224 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-7224 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59405.

When was CVE-2023-7224 published?

CVE-2023-7224 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7224

CVE-2023-7224 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openvpn Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59405
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Openvpn Connect
Published: 2024-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenVPN Connect version 3.0 through 3.4.6 on macOS allows local users to execute code in external third party libraries using the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7224?: OpenVPN Connect version 3.0 through 3.4.6 on macOS allows local users to execute code in external third party libraries using the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable
How severe is CVE-2023-7224?: CVE-2023-7224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-7224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7224?: CVE-2023-7224 affects Openvpn Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7224?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-7224 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-7224 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59405.
When was CVE-2023-7224 published?: CVE-2023-7224 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/openvpn-connect-for-macos-change-log/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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