High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jan 23, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-5119
CVE-2016-5119
Description
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.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
3- sourceforge.net/p/keepass/discussion/329220/thread/e430cc12/nvdPatchProduct
- bogner.sh/2016/03/mitm-attack-against-keepass-2s-update-check/nvdExploitTechnical Description
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/137274/KeePass-2-Man-In-The-Middle.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
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