CVE-2023-48957

low-risk
Published 2024-08-25

PureVPN Linux client 2.0.2-Productions fails to properly handle DNS queries, allowing them to bypass the VPN tunnel and be sent directly to the ISP or default DNS servers.

Do I need to act?

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0.05% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.3/10 Medium
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Purevpn

Affected Vendors

Purevpn

References (2)

Exploit https://latesthackingnews.com/2023/11/13/multiple-vulnerabilities-found-in-purev...
Exploit https://www.rafaybaloch.com/2023/11/Multiple%20Critical-Vulnerabilities-in-PureV...
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low-risk
Severity 21/34 · High
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal