CVE-2025-34304: IPFire versions prior to 2.29 (Core Update 198) contain a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an authentic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-34304?

ipfire: upgrade to 2.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-34304 being exploited?

CVE-2025-34304 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-2025-34304 affect?

CVE-2025-34304 affects ipfire. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). IPFire versions prior to 2.29 (Core Update 198) contain a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to manipulate the SQL query used when viewing OpenVPN connection logs via the CONNECTION_NAME parameter. When viewin

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-34304?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-34304 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting ipfire. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IPFire versions prior to 2.29 (Core Update 198) contain a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to manipulate the SQL query used when viewing OpenVPN connection logs via the CONNECTION_NAME parameter. When viewing a range of OpenVPN connection logs, the application issues an HTTP POST request to the Request-URI /cgi-bin/logs.cgi/ovpnclients.dat and inserts the value of the CONNECTION_NAME parameter directly into the WH

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-10-28
Last modified	2026-10-19

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: ipfire

Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-28 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-19 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ipfire ipfire UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.29 · 2.29 core_update183 · 2.29 core_update184 · 2.29 core_update185 · 2.29 core_update186 · 2.29 core_update187 · 2.29 core_update188 · 2.29 core_update189

Fixed in: 2.29

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.29 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ipfire

Note

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

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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-2025-34304?

ipfire: upgrade to 2.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-34304 being exploited?

CVE-2025-34304 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-2025-34304 affect?

CVE-2025-34304 affects ipfire. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). IPFire versions prior to 2.29 (Core Update 198) contain a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to manipulate the SQL query used when viewing OpenVPN connection logs via the CONNECTION_NAME parameter. When viewin

How urgent is CVE-2025-34304?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

OpenVPN vulnerabilities

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