CVE-2023-47101: The installer (aka openvpn-client-installer) in Securepoint SSL VPN Client before 2.0.40 allows local privileg

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-47101?

openvpn-client: upgrade to 2.0.40. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-47101 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47101 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-2023-47101 affect?

CVE-2023-47101 affects openvpn-client. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The installer (aka openvpn-client-installer) in Securepoint SSL VPN Client before 2.0.40 allows local privilege escalation during installation or repair.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-47101 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting openvpn-client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The installer (aka openvpn-client-installer) in Securepoint SSL VPN Client before 2.0.40 allows local privilege escalation during installation or repair.

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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2023-10-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: securepoint

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-30 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

securepoint openvpn-client UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.40

Fixed in: 2.0.40

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openvpn-client || rpm -q openvpn-client || openvpn-client --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.40 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openvpn-client

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openvpn-client

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-2023-47101?

openvpn-client: upgrade to 2.0.40. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-47101 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47101 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-2023-47101 affect?

CVE-2023-47101 affects openvpn-client. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The installer (aka openvpn-client-installer) in Securepoint SSL VPN Client before 2.0.40 allows local privilege escalation during installation or repair.

How urgent is CVE-2023-47101?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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