How severe is CVE-2024-28882?

CVE-2024-28882 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-28882 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28882?

CVE-2024-28882 affects Openvpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28882?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-28882 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28882 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25951.

When was CVE-2024-28882 published?

CVE-2024-28882 was published on 2024-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28882

CVE-2024-28882 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openvpn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-772.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25951
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Openvpn
Published: 2024-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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

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
How severe is CVE-2024-28882?: CVE-2024-28882 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-28882 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28882?: CVE-2024-28882 affects Openvpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28882?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28882 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28882 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25951.
When was CVE-2024-28882 published?: CVE-2024-28882 was published on 2024-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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