CVE-2022-3876

Name: CVE-2022-3876
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-19T11:15:10.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3876 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Click Studios Passwordstate and Passwordstate Browser Extension Chrome. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /api/browserextension/UpdatePassword/ of the component API. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Click Studios Passwordstate and Passwordstate Browser Extension Chrome. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /api/browserextension/UpdatePassword/ of the component API. The manipulation of the argument PasswordID leads to authorization bypass. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-216245 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Clickstudios	Passwordstate	All versions

References

https://modzero.com/modlog/archives/2022/12/19/better_make_sure_your_password_manager_is_secure/index.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.216245Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.modzero.com/static/MZ-22-03_Passwordstate_Security_Disclosure_Report-v1.0.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://modzero.com/modlog/archives/2022/12/19/better_make_sure_your_password_manager_is_secure/index.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.216245Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.modzero.com/static/MZ-22-03_Passwordstate_Security_Disclosure_Report-v1.0.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3876?

How severe is CVE-2022-3876?

CVE-2022-3876 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3876?

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