CVE-2017-17809: In Golden Frog VyprVPN before 2.15.0.5828 for macOS, the vyprvpnservice launch daemon has an unprotected XPC s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-17809?

vyprvpn: upgrade to 2.15.0.5828. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-17809 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17809 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-17809 affect?

CVE-2017-17809 affects vyprvpn. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In Golden Frog VyprVPN before 2.15.0.5828 for macOS, the vyprvpnservice launch daemon has an unprotected XPC service that allows attackers to update the underlying OpenVPN configuration and the arguments passed to the OpenVPN binary when ex

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-17809 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting vyprvpn. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Golden Frog VyprVPN before 2.15.0.5828 for macOS, the vyprvpnservice launch daemon has an unprotected XPC service that allows attackers to update the underlying OpenVPN configuration and the arguments passed to the OpenVPN binary when executed. An attacker can abuse this vulnerability by forcing the VyprVPN application to load a malicious dynamic library every time a new connection is made.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2017-12-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: goldenfrog

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-20 23:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

goldenfrog vyprvpn UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.15.0.5828

Fixed in: 2.15.0.5828

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vyprvpn || rpm -q vyprvpn || vyprvpn --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.15.0.5828 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vyprvpn

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vyprvpn

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-17809?

vyprvpn: upgrade to 2.15.0.5828. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-17809 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17809 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-17809 affect?

CVE-2017-17809 affects vyprvpn. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In Golden Frog VyprVPN before 2.15.0.5828 for macOS, the vyprvpnservice launch daemon has an unprotected XPC service that allows attackers to update the underlying OpenVPN configuration and the arguments passed to the OpenVPN binary when ex

How urgent is CVE-2017-17809?

Priority 41/100. High severity

Software pages

macOS vulnerabilities · OpenVPN vulnerabilities

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