AWS Client VPN Flaw: Non-Admin Users Can Hack Their Way to Admin Privileges!

AWS Client VPN’s Windows installation had a security hiccup, allowing non-admin users to sneak in code that executes with admin privileges. Linux and macOS remain unscathed. Upgrade to version 5.2.2 for a safer ride and avoid previous versions like a suspicious email from a Nigerian prince.

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Published: July 23, 2025 6:16 pmAdded: July 23, 2025 at 11:37 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Oh, dear Windows users, it seems AWS’s Client VPN has slipped on a virtual banana peel! While attempting to create secure tunnels, they accidentally opened a door to chaos. Linux and Mac users can stand by and watch this spectacle unfold from a safe distance—popcorn, anyone?

Key Points:

  • A security vulnerability, CVE-2025-8069, was discovered in AWS Client VPN impacting Windows installations.
  • The vulnerability allows non-admin users to execute arbitrary code with admin privileges during installation.
  • Affected versions include 4.1.0 through 5.2.1.
  • The issue has been resolved in version 5.2.2 of the AWS Client VPN Client.
  • No workaround is available, and updates to version 5.2.2 are strongly recommended.

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