CVE-2023-32784: In KeePass 2.x before 2.54, it is possible to recover the cleartext master password from a memory dump, even w

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-32784 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting keepass. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In KeePass 2.x before 2.54, it is possible to recover the cleartext master password from a memory dump, even when a workspace is locked or no longer running. The memory dump can be a KeePass process dump, swap file (pagefile.sys), hibernation file (hiberfil.sys), or RAM dump of the entire system. The first character cannot be recovered. In 2.54, there is different API usage and/or random string insertion for mitigation.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.4% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2023-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: keepass

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-15 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

keepass keepass UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.00 and < 2.54

Fixed in: 2.54

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.00

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.54 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade keepass

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison keepass sudo apt install keepass=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.00> sudo apt-mark hold keepass

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list keepass sudo dnf downgrade keepass-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.00> sudo dnf versionlock add keepass

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-32784?

keepass: upgrade to 2.54. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-32784 being exploited?

CVE-2023-32784 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-2023-32784 affect?

CVE-2023-32784 affects keepass. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In KeePass 2.x before 2.54, it is possible to recover the cleartext master password from a memory dump, even when a workspace is locked or no longer running. The memory dump can be a KeePass process dump, swap file (pagefile.sys), hibernati

How urgent is CVE-2023-32784?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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