CVE-2026-72841

CRITICAL CVSS 4.0: 9.4 EPSS 0.42%
Updated Aug 18, 2026
Openvpn
Parameter Value
CVSS 9.4 (CRITICAL)
Type CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path)
Vendor Openvpn
Public PoC No

luci-app-openvpn fails to properly validate the instance_name2 parameter during file upload, allowing authenticated users to perform path traversal and write arbitrary files outside the intended directory. Attackers can upload malicious payloads to gain persistent root code execution by placing SSH keys in system directories accessible on reboot.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0