CVE-2026-72841

Published: Ago 14, 2026 Last Modified: Ago 14, 2026
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Google Dorks:
CRITICAL 9,4
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
CRITICAL 9,9
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

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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.

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External Control of File Name or Path

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability
Potential Impacts:
Read Files Or Directories Modify Files Or Directories Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Dos: Resource Consumption (Other)
Applicable Platforms
Operating Systems: Unix, Windows, macOS
Likelihood of Exploit: High
View CWE Details
https://github.com/openwrt/luci/security/advisories/GHSA-jj…
https://github.com/openwrt/luci/security/advisories/GHSA-jjcx-c284-2qv8
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/luci-app-openvpn-path-…
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/luci-app-openvpn-path-traversal-rce-via-in…