KeePassXC OpenSSL Configuration uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in KeePassXC. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component OpenSSL Configuration. This manipulation causes uncontrolled search path. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-4158. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in KeePassXC (unknown version). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component OpenSSL Configuration. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-4158. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-21645). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/17/2026 Advisory disclosed
03/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/12/2026 +26 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-4158 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-4158
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351349
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2026 03:42
Updated: 04/12/2026 06:15
Changes: 03/17/2026 03:42 (49), 04/12/2026 06:15 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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