CVE-2023-24055: Medium severity keepass vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2023
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Updated

DISPUTED KeePass through 2.53 (in a default installation) allows an attacker, who has write access to the XML configuration file, to obtain the cleartext passwords by adding an export trigger. NOTE: the vendor's position is that the password database is not intended to be secure against an attacker who has that level of access to the local PC.

Affected Software

1 affected component
KeePass KeePass<=2.53

Event History

Jan 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Disputed
04:15 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-24055?

CVE-2023-24055 is a vulnerability in the KeePass password manager that allows an attacker with write access to the XML configuration file to obtain cleartext passwords by adding an export trigger.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24055?

The severity of CVE-2023-24055 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

3

How does CVE-2023-24055 affect KeePass?

CVE-2023-24055 affects KeePass versions up to 2.53 in a default installation.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-24055?

An attacker with write access to the XML configuration file can exploit CVE-2023-24055 by adding an export trigger to obtain cleartext passwords.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-24055?

At the time of writing, there is no known fix available for CVE-2023-24055. Users are advised to update to the latest version of KeePass when a fix becomes available.

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