# CVE-2023-35866: KeePassXC: Incorrect Authorization

CVE-2023-35866 is fixed in KeePassXC on 1 platform by KeePassXC 2.7.6 (version 2.7.6), released August 16, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-35866
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5
- EPSS: 0.0024
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 19, 2023
- Weakness: CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35866

## Description

In KeePassXC through 2.7.5, a local attacker can make changes to the Database security settings, including master password and second-factor authentication, within an authenticated KeePassXC Database session, without the need to authenticate these changes by entering the password and/or second-factor authentication to confirm changes. NOTE: the vendor's position is "asking the user for their password prior to making any changes to the database settings adds no additional protection against a local attacker."

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | KeePassXC | 2.7.6 | [KeePassXC 2.7.6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/keepassxcteam.keepassxc-2.7.6.md) | Aug 16, 2023 |

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