# CVE-2023-27706: Bitwarden: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

CVE-2023-27706 is fixed in Bitwarden on 1 platform by Bitwarden 2023.4.0 (version 2023.4.0), released April 26, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-27706
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.1
- EPSS: 0.0059
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 9, 2023
- Weakness: CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27706

## Description

Bitwarden Windows desktop application versions prior to v2023.4.0 store biometric keys in Windows Credential Manager, accessible to other local unprivileged processes.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Bitwarden | 2023.4.0 | [Bitwarden 2023.4.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/bitwarden.bitwarden-2023.4.0.md) | Apr 26, 2023 |

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