CVE-2017-20112: A vulnerability has been found in IVPN Client 2.6.6120.33863 and classified as critical

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-20112 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ivpn. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been found in IVPN Client 2.6.6120.33863 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument --up cmd leads to improper privilege management. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.6.2 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2022-06-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: ivpn

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-29 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ivpn ivpn DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.6.6120.33863

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6.6120.33863

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.6.6120.33863 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ivpn sudo apt install ivpn=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.6120.33863> sudo apt-mark hold ivpn

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ivpn sudo dnf downgrade ivpn-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.6120.33863> sudo dnf versionlock add ivpn

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-20112?

ivpn: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-20112 being exploited?

CVE-2017-20112 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-2017-20112 affect?

CVE-2017-20112 affects ivpn. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A vulnerability has been found in IVPN Client 2.6.6120.33863 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument --up cmd leads to improper privilege management. The attac

How urgent is CVE-2017-20112?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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