PatchTheCVECVE-2023-24055: KeePass through 2.53 (in a default installation) allows an attacker, who has write access to the XML configura
CVE-2023-24055 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting keepass. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
KeePass through 2.53 (in a default installation) allows an attacker, who has write access to the XML configuration file, to obtain the cleartext passwords by adding an export trigger. NOTE: the vendor's position is that the password database is not intended to be secure against an attacker who has that level of access to the local PC.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.7% (top 10%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-312 |
| Published | 2023-01-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-24055?
keepass: upgrade to newer than 2.53. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-24055 being exploited?
CVE-2023-24055 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-2023-24055 affect?
CVE-2023-24055 affects keepass. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). KeePass through 2.53 (in a default installation) allows an attacker, who has write access to the XML configuration file, to obtain the cleartext passwords by adding an export trigger. NOTE: the vendor's position is that the password databas
How urgent is CVE-2023-24055?
Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
- CVE-2023-32784 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE In KeePass 2.x before 2.54, it is possible to recover the cleartext master password from a memory dump, even w