Vulnerability Description
KeePass Password Safe versions before 2.44 contain a denial of service vulnerability in the help system's HTML handling. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability by dragging and dropping malicious HTML files into the help area, potentially causing application instability or crash.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://keepass.info/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47952
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/keepass-denial-of-service-poc
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-37178?
CVE-2020-37178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). KeePass Password Safe versions before 2.44 contain a denial of service vulnerability in the help system's HTML handling. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability by dragging and dropping malicious HTML...
How severe is CVE-2020-37178?
CVE-2020-37178 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-37178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.