Security issue with "route-pre-down"
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 6:25 am
I have used the "route-pre-down" script described on your support page. Now with version 1.7.4 I get a Error warning when trying to connect. The text says:
"Error: Unsafe OpenVPN command detected. The connection could not be started as an unsafe OpenVPN command ('route-pre-down') is present. Unsafe commands are blocked to ensure the security of your computer. Please edit your connection and remove the command from under the advanced tab, or turn on 'Allow Unsafe OpenVPN commands' option in the Advanced Preferences area."
Feels like moment 22. What are the security issue if I use the option "Allow Unsafe OpenVPN commands"?
And why is "route-pre-down" a unsafe script?
"Error: Unsafe OpenVPN command detected. The connection could not be started as an unsafe OpenVPN command ('route-pre-down') is present. Unsafe commands are blocked to ensure the security of your computer. Please edit your connection and remove the command from under the advanced tab, or turn on 'Allow Unsafe OpenVPN commands' option in the Advanced Preferences area."
Feels like moment 22. What are the security issue if I use the option "Allow Unsafe OpenVPN commands"?
And why is "route-pre-down" a unsafe script?