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CVE-2025-11130: iHongRen pptp-vpn · Missing Authentication

Affects iHongRen pptp-vpnSource CVE Database V5

0

Public exploit available · CVSS 8.6 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
8.6High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 29 Sep 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: evidence found.

    CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
iHongRen pptp-vpnAffected
  • =1.0
  • =1.0.1
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting local access to macOS systems running iHongRen pptp-vpn to trusted personnel only, minimizing the attack surface.
  2. Employ endpoint security solutions that monitor and restrict unauthorized local process manipulations or privilege escalations.
  3. Disable or uninstall the vulnerable pptp-vpn client if feasible, especially if alternative VPN solutions are available.
  4. Implement strict network segmentation and monitoring to detect anomalous VPN connection attempts or unusual traffic patterns.
  5. Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) at the network or VPN gateway level to add an additional layer of verification beyond the vulnerable client.
  6. Regularly audit and update macOS systems and VPN clients, and monitor vendor communications for any forthcoming patches or advisories.
  7. Educate users about the risks of local system compromise and enforce strong endpoint security policies to prevent unauthorized local access.

Description

A weakness has been identified in iHongRen pptp-vpn 1.0/1.0.1 on macOS. This issue affects the function shouldAcceptNewConnection of the file HelpTool/HelperTool.m of the component XPC Service. This manipulation causes missing authentication. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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