CVE-2018-3952

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of NordVPN 6.14.28.0. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the execution of arbitrary commands with system privileges.

CVSS v3.0 8.8 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 7.2 HIGH

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CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.0 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

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CVSS v2.0 : HIGH

V2 Legend

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 10.0

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact COMPLETE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

References

Link	Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0622	Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105312	Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:nordvpn:nordvpn:6.14.28.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2018-09-07 08:29

Updated : 2023-02-02 05:24

NVD link : CVE-2018-3952

Mitre link : CVE-2018-3952

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Products Affected

nordvpn

nordvpn

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