CVE-2026-72841

CRITICAL

CVE: CVE-2026-72841 - luci-app-openvpn fails to properly validate the instance_name2 parameter during file upload, allowing authenticated users to perform path...Sign in to save

CVSS

9.9

CVSS v3.1

EPSS

N/A

Exploit Prediction Score

Published

August 13, 2026

Exploitability

No EPSS data available

Description

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.

Weaknesses

CWE-73

Affected Packages

No package data available.

Aliases

CVE-2026-72841

Related references

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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