CVE-2023-27706: High severity bitwarden vulnerability

Published Jun 9, 2023
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Updated

Bitwarden Windows desktop application versions prior to v2023.4.0 store biometric keys in Windows Credential Manager, accessible to other local unprivileged processes.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Bitwarden Bitwarden<2023.4.0
Bitwarden Bitwarden>=1.20.0

Event History

Jun 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-27706?

CVE-2023-27706 is a vulnerability in Bitwarden Windows desktop application versions prior to v2023.4.0 that stores biometric keys in Windows Credential Manager, accessible to other local unprivileged processes.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-27706?

Bitwarden Windows desktop application versions prior to v2023.4.0 are affected by CVE-2023-27706.

3

How severe is CVE-2023-27706?

CVE-2023-27706 has a severity rating of 7.1 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-27706?

To fix CVE-2023-27706, you should update your Bitwarden Windows desktop application to version v2023.4.0 or later.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-27706?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-27706 is 312.

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