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OpenVPN Connect

by OpenVPN Inc.v3.9.0

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Securely access your organization's network resources

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id OpenVPNTechnologies.OpenVPNConnect --exact --version 3.9.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for OpenVPN Connect

OpenVPN Connect uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
msiexec.exe /i openvpn-connect-3.9.0.5008_signed.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for OpenVPN Connect →

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Installers · v3.9.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86MSI
WiX
machineDirect
x64MSI
WiX
machineDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

7 known CVEs via NVD

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2026-9560affects before 3.8.2May 26, 2026

    Privilege escalation via background service of OpenVPN Connect 3.5.1 through 3.8.1 on macOS allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges via local IPC channel

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2023-7245affects before 3.4.4, 3.4.8Feb 20, 2024

    The nodejs framework in OpenVPN Connect 3.0 through 3.4.3 (Windows)/3.4.7 (macOS) was not properly configured, which allows a local user to execute arbitrary code within the nodejs process context via the ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE environment variable

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2023-7224affects >=3.0.0 and <=3.4.6Jan 8, 2024

    OpenVPN Connect version 3.0 through 3.4.6 on macOS allows local users to execute code in external third party libraries using the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable

  • medium5.9Patched in wingetCVE-2022-3761affects before 3.4.0.3121, 3.4.0.4506Oct 17, 2023

    OpenVPN Connect versions before 3.4.0.4506 (macOS) and OpenVPN Connect before 3.4.0.3100 (Windows) allows man-in-the-middle attackers to intercept configuration profile download requests which contains the users credentials

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2021-3613affects >=3.2.0 and <=3.3.0Jul 2, 2021

    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).

    Vendor advisory
  • high7.1Patched in wingetCVE-2020-15075affects <=3.2.6Mar 30, 2021

    OpenVPN Connect installer for macOS version 3.2.6 and older may corrupt system critical files it should not have access via symlinks in /tmp.

    Vendor advisory
  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2020-9442affects <=3.1.0.361Feb 28, 2020

    OpenVPN Connect 3.1.0.361 on Windows has Insecure Permissions for %PROGRAMDATA%\OpenVPN Connect\drivers\tap\amd64\win10, which allows local users to gain privileges by copying a malicious drvstore.dll there.

Source: NVD, updated 5h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install OpenVPN Connect on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id OpenVPNTechnologies.OpenVPNConnect --exact --version 3.9.0. winget downloads the installer from OpenVPN Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install OpenVPN Connect silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id OpenVPNTechnologies.OpenVPNConnect --exact 3.9.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for OpenVPN Connect?
OpenVPN Connect uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i openvpn-connect-3.9.0.5008_signed.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.
How do I uninstall OpenVPN Connect via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id OpenVPNTechnologies.OpenVPNConnect --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from OpenVPN Connect's Apps & Features entry.
Is OpenVPN Connect free?
OpenVPN Connect is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://openvpn.net/client/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does OpenVPN Connect work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls OpenVPN Connect directly from the publisher.
How do I keep OpenVPN Connect up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id OpenVPNTechnologies.OpenVPNConnect --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of OpenVPN Connect from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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