CVE-2026-72841
9.4
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Summary
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.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| openwrt | luci | 0 < 24.10.7 | affected |
| openwrt | luci | 25.12.0 < 25.12.4 | affected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path
ADP Enrichment
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: poc
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: total
Additional References
References
- https://github.com/openwrt/luci/security/advisories/GHSA-jjcx-c284-2qv8
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/luci-app-openvpn-path-traversal-rce-via-instance-name2
Feedback
Was this page helpful?
Glad to hear it! Please tell us how we can improve.
Sorry to hear that. Please tell us how we can improve.