CVE-2026-9560 Details
Description
Privilege escalation via background service of OpenVPN Connect 3.5.1 through 3.8.1 on macOS allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges via local IPC channel
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in OpenVPN Connect versions 3.5.1 through 3.8.1 on macOS. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges by exploiting the background service's local inter-process communication (IPC) channel.
Users can upgrade to OpenVPN Connect version 3.8.2 or later to address this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/macos-release-notes.html | [email protected] | Release Notes |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-267 | Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions | [email protected] |
| CWE-270 | Privilege Context Switching Error | [email protected] |
| CWE-648 | Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs | [email protected] |
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openvpn connect | >= 3.5.1, < 3.8.2 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 27, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |