CVE-2022-34593: DPTech VPN v8.1.28.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability.

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-34593 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dptech vpn. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DPTech VPN v8.1.28.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-07-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dptech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-28 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dptech dptech vpn DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.1.28.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.1.28.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dptech-vpn || rpm -q dptech-vpn || dptech-vpn --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.1.28.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dptech-vpn sudo apt install dptech-vpn=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1.28.0> sudo apt-mark hold dptech-vpn

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

dnf --showduplicates list dptech-vpn sudo dnf downgrade dptech-vpn-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1.28.0> sudo dnf versionlock add dptech-vpn

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-2022-34593?

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

Is CVE-2022-34593 being exploited?

CVE-2022-34593 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-2022-34593 affect?

CVE-2022-34593 affects dptech vpn. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). DPTech VPN v8.1.28.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2022-34593?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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