CVE-2015-8378

7.5 HIGH

Published: April 10, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

In KeePassX before 0.4.4, a cleartext copy of password data is created upon a cancel of an XML export action. This allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the .xml dotfile.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://bugs.debian.org/791858

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

https://www.keepassx.org/changelog

Source: cve@mitre.org

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

http://bugs.debian.org/791858

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

https://www.keepassx.org/changelog

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.2%

64th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

Affected Vendors

keepassx_project

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