CRITICAL 9.4 NVD
CVE-2026-72841
luci-app-openvpn fails to properly validate the instance_name2 parameter during file upload, allowing authenticated users to perform path traversal and write ar
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.
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-name
This critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.4 was published on 2026-08-13 via NVD.
Risk Timeline
CVE Disclosed2026-08-13 · 0 days ago
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