Vulnerability in Keepassxc
CVE-2026-4158
KeePassXC OpenSSL Configuration Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of KeePassXC. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of OpenSSL. The product loads configuration from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of KeePassXC when run by a target user on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-29156.
EPSS: 0.002 (13.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Keepassxc — versions 2.7.11
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory)
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-4158?
- CVE-2026-4158 is a high-severity vulnerability in Keepassxc, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-04-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-4158?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.