Improper input validation in Keepass
CVE-2016-5119
The automatic update feature in KeePass 2.33 and earlier allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the version check response and supplying a crafted update.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.023 (83.0th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 83rd percentile — 83.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.023 · newest: 0.023 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/137274/KeePass-2-Man-In-The-Middle.html (Third Party Advisory)
- bogner.sh/2016/03/mitm-attack-against-keepass-2s-update-check/ (Technical Description, Exploit)
- sourceforge.net/p/keepass/discussion/329220/thread/e430cc12/ (Product, Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5119?
- CVE-2016-5119 is a high-severity vulnerability in Keepass, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-01-23.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5119?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.