# CVE-2021-3613: OpenVPN Connect: Uncontrolled Search Path Element

CVE-2021-3613 is fixed in OpenVPN Connect on 1 platform by OpenVPN Connect 3.9.0 (version 3.9.0), released June 8, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-3613
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8
- EPSS: 0.0074
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 2, 2021
- Weakness: CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3613

## Description

OpenVPN Connect 3.2.0 through 3.3.0 allows local users to load arbitrary dynamic loadable libraries via an OpenSSL configuration file if present, which allows the user to run arbitrary code with the same privilege level as the main OpenVPN process (OpenVPNConnect.exe).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | OpenVPN Connect | 3.9.0 | [OpenVPN Connect 3.9.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/openvpntechnologies.openvpnconnect-3.9.0.md) | Jun 8, 2026 |

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