Vulnerability Description
Bitwarden Desktop 2023.7.0 and below allows an attacker with local access to obtain sensitive information via the Bitwarden.exe process.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bitwarden | Bitwarden | <= 2023.7.0 |
References
- https://github.com/bitwarden/clients/pull/5813PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bitwarden/desktop/issues/476Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/markuta/bw-dumpThird Party Advisory
- https://redmaple.tech/blogs/2023/extract-bitwarden-vault-passwords/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bitwarden/clients/pull/5813PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bitwarden/desktop/issues/476Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/markuta/bw-dumpThird Party Advisory
- https://redmaple.tech/blogs/2023/extract-bitwarden-vault-passwords/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-38840?
CVE-2023-38840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Bitwarden Desktop 2023.7.0 and below allows an attacker with local access to obtain sensitive information via the Bitwarden.exe process.
How severe is CVE-2023-38840?
CVE-2023-38840 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38840?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bitwarden Bitwarden.