CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-5119

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The automatic update feature in KeePass 2.33 and earlier allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the version check response and supplying a crafted update.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to install malicious software on users' systems, posing a serious threat to data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update KeePass to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The automatic update feature in KeePass 2.33 and earlier allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the version check response and supplying a crafted update.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS