CVE-2016-5119

7.5 HIGH

Published: January 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://bogner.sh/2016/03/mitm-attack-against-keepass-2s-update-check/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Technical Description

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137274/KeePass-2-Man-In-The-Middle.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

https://sourceforge.net/p/keepass/discussion/329220/thread/e430cc12/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Product

https://bogner.sh/2016/03/mitm-attack-against-keepass-2s-update-check/

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

Exploit Technical Description

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137274/KeePass-2-Man-In-The-Middle.html

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

Third Party Advisory

https://sourceforge.net/p/keepass/discussion/329220/thread/e430cc12/

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

Patch Product

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.3%

81th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

keepass

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