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CVE-2017-5868 Details
Description
CRLF injection vulnerability in the web interface in OpenVPN Access Server 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and consequently conduct session fixation attacks and possibly HTTP response splitting attacks via "%0A" characters in the PATH_INFO to __session_start__/.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://sysdream.com/news/lab/2017-05-05-cve-2017-5868-openvpn-access-server-crlf-injection-with-session-fixation/ | CVE | ExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/23/13 | CVE | ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038547 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://sysdream.com/news/lab/2017-05-05-cve-2017-5868-openvpn-access-server-crlf-injection-with-session-fixation/ | [email protected] | ExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/23/13 | [email protected] | ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038547 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-93 | Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openvpn openvpn access server | 2.1.4 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 6, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |