CVE-2025-10680

CVE-2025-10680 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Description

OpenVPN 2.7_alpha1 through 2.7_beta1 on POSIX based platforms allows a remote authenticated server to inject shell commands via DNS variables when --dns-updown is in use

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-10680?
OpenVPN 2.7_alpha1 through 2.7_beta1 on POSIX based platforms allows a remote authenticated server to inject shell commands via DNS variables when --dns-updown is in use
How severe is CVE-2025-10680?
CVE-2025-10680 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-10680 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-10680?
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-2025-10680 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-10680 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35830.
When was CVE-2025-10680 published?
CVE-2025-10680 was published on 2025-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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