CVE-2020-16271: The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 generates insufficiently random numbers, which

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-16271?

keepassrpc: upgrade to 1.12.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-16271 being exploited?

CVE-2020-16271 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-16271 affect?

CVE-2020-16271 affects keepassrpc. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 generates insufficiently random numbers, which allows remote attackers to read and modify data in the KeePass database via a WebSocket connection.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-16271?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-16271 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting keepassrpc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 generates insufficiently random numbers, which allows remote attackers to read and modify data in the KeePass database via a WebSocket connection.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-330
Published	2020-08-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kee

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-03 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kee keepassrpc UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.12.0

Fixed in: 1.12.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy keepassrpc || rpm -q keepassrpc || keepassrpc --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.12.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade keepassrpc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade keepassrpc

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-16271?

keepassrpc: upgrade to 1.12.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-16271 being exploited?

CVE-2020-16271 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-16271 affect?

CVE-2020-16271 affects keepassrpc. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 generates insufficiently random numbers, which allows remote attackers to read and modify data in the KeePass database via a WebSocket connection.

How urgent is CVE-2020-16271?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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CVE-2020-16272 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 is missing validation for a client-provided pa

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