CVE-2017-18021

Name: CVE-2017-18021
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-05T19:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18021 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. It was discovered that QtPass before 1.2.1, when using the built-in password generator, generates possibly predictable and enumerable passwords. This only applies to the QtPass GUI.. EPSS estimates a 2.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It was discovered that QtPass before 1.2.1, when using the built-in password generator, generates possibly predictable and enumerable passwords. This only applies to the QtPass GUI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.36%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-338

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qtpass	Qtpass	< 1.2.1

References

https://github.com/IJHack/QtPass/issues/338Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/IJHack/QtPass/releases/tag/v1.2.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.zx2c4.com/pipermail/password-store/2018-January/003165.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://qtpass.org/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/IJHack/QtPass/issues/338Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/IJHack/QtPass/releases/tag/v1.2.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.zx2c4.com/pipermail/password-store/2018-January/003165.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://qtpass.org/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18021?

It was discovered that QtPass before 1.2.1, when using the built-in password generator, generates possibly predictable and enumerable passwords. This only applies to the QtPass GUI.

How severe is CVE-2017-18021?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18021 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18021?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST