CVE-2020-16272 json
The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 is missing validation for a client-provided parameter, which allows remote…
published 2020-08-03 6 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-8233
- cvss
- 9.1
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.8%
- EPSS 2.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 86%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 is missing validation for a client-provided parameter, which allows remote attackers to read and modify data in the KeePass database via an A=0 WebSocket connection.
Patch / fix
- kee keepassrpc 1.12.0
Exploit prediction
2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- danzinger.wien https://danzinger.wien/exploiting-keepassrpc/ referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 9.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
danzinger.wien
/exploiting-keepassrpc/
exploit, third-party-advisory
-
forum.kee.pm
/t/a-critical-security-update-for-keepassrpc-is-available/3040
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-16272
- NVD CVE-2020-16272
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