How severe is CVE-2024-8474?

CVE-2024-8474 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-2024-8474 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8474?

CVE-2024-8474 affects Openvpn Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8474?

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-2024-8474 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8474 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49629.

When was CVE-2024-8474 published?

CVE-2024-8474 was published on 2025-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8474

CVE-2024-8474 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openvpn Connect 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-212.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49629
Weakness: CWE-212
Affected product: Openvpn Connect
Published: 2025-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenVPN Connect before version 3.5.0 can contain the configuration profile's clear-text private key which is logged in the application log, which an unauthorized actor can use to decrypt the VPN traffic

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8474?: OpenVPN Connect before version 3.5.0 can contain the configuration profile's clear-text private key which is logged in the application log, which an unauthorized actor can use to decrypt the VPN traffic
How severe is CVE-2024-8474?: CVE-2024-8474 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-2024-8474 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8474?: CVE-2024-8474 affects Openvpn Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8474?: 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-2024-8474 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8474 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49629.
When was CVE-2024-8474 published?: CVE-2024-8474 was published on 2025-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/android-release-notes.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openvpn:connect:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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