CVE-2020-16271: Critical severity keepass vulnerability

Published Aug 3, 2020
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Updated

The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 generates insufficiently random numbers, which allows remote attackers to read and modify data in the KeePass database via a WebSocket connection.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Kee KeePassRPC<1.12.0

Event History

Aug 3, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:19 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-16271?

CVE-2020-16271 is a vulnerability in the SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0, which allows remote attackers to read and modify data in the KeePass database via a WebSocket connection.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-16271?

CVE-2020-16271 has a severity rating of 9.1 (critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-16271?

CVE-2020-16271 affects Kee Vault KeePassRPC versions up to exclusive 1.12.0.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2020-16271?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2020-16271 by leveraging the insufficiently random numbers generated by the SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC, allowing them to read and modify data in the KeePass database via a WebSocket connection.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-16271?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-16271 at the following references: [1](https://danzinger.wien/exploiting-keepassrpc/) [2](https://forum.kee.pm/t/a-critical-security-update-for-keepassrpc-is-available/3040)

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