Vulnerability Description
rotki before 1.44.2 contains a weak key derivation vulnerability that allows attackers to brute-force backups because the premium sync key is a single unsalted SHA-256 of the user password. Attackers who obtain an uploaded backup blob can run GPU-parallel offline password guessing and decrypt the database containing exchange API keys, secrets, wallet addresses and transaction history.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/rotki/rotki
- https://github.com/rotki/rotki/blob/v1.44.1/rotkehlchen/crypto.py#L17-L45
- https://github.com/rotki/rotki/blob/v1.44.1/rotkehlchen/data_handler.py#L263-L29
- https://github.com/rotki/rotki/issues/13393
- https://github.com/rotki/rotki/pull/13401
- https://github.com/rotki/rotki/releases/tag/v1.44.2
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rotki-before-1.44.2-weak-key-derivation-for
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-116071?
CVE-2026-116071 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). rotki before 1.44.2 contains a weak key derivation vulnerability that allows attackers to brute-force backups because the premium sync key is a single unsalted SHA-256 of the user password. Attackers ...
How severe is CVE-2026-116071?
CVE-2026-116071 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-116071?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.