CVE-2020-16272

Name: CVE-2020-16272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-03T17:15:12.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 2.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16272 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 is missing validation for a client-provided parameter, which allows remote attackers to read and modify data in the KeePass database via an A=0 WebSocket connection.. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 is missing validation for a client-provided parameter, which allows remote attackers to read and modify data in the KeePass database via an A=0 WebSocket connection.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.77%

84.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kee	Keepassrpc	< 1.12.0

References

https://danzinger.wien/exploiting-keepassrpc/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://forum.kee.pm/t/a-critical-security-update-for-keepassrpc-is-available/3040Vendor Advisory
https://danzinger.wien/exploiting-keepassrpc/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://forum.kee.pm/t/a-critical-security-update-for-keepassrpc-is-available/3040Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16272?

How severe is CVE-2020-16272?

CVE-2020-16272 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16272?

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