VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-3952

CVSS score8.8 HIGH

EPSS probability0.86%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2018-09-07

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

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.

Weakness classification

CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Primary references

talos-cna@cisco.com — Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
talos-cna@cisco.com — Exploit, Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Third Party Advisory