Vulnerability Description
In KeePass 2.x before 2.54, it is possible to recover the cleartext master password from a memory dump, even when a workspace is locked or no longer running. The memory dump can be a KeePass process dump, swap file (pagefile.sys), hibernation file (hiberfil.sys), or RAM dump of the entire system. The first character cannot be recovered. In 2.54, there is different API usage and/or random string insertion for mitigation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Keepass | Keepass | >= 2.00, < 2.54 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/keepassxreboot/keepassxc/discussions/9433Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/vdohney/keepass-password-dumperExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/keepass/discussion/329220/thread/f3438e6283/Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/keepassxreboot/keepassxc/discussions/9433Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/vdohney/keepass-password-dumperExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/keepass/discussion/329220/thread/f3438e6283/Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-32784?
CVE-2023-32784 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In KeePass 2.x before 2.54, it is possible to recover the cleartext master password from a memory dump, even when a workspace is locked or no longer running. The memory dump can be a KeePass process d...
How severe is CVE-2023-32784?
CVE-2023-32784 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-2023-32784?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Keepass Keepass.