CVE-2023-27706

Name: CVE-2023-27706
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-09T19:15:09.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27706 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Bitwarden Windows desktop application versions prior to v2023.4.0 store biometric keys in Windows Credential Manager, accessible to other local unprivileged processes.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bitwarden	Bitwarden	< 2023.4.0

References

https://github.com/bitwarden/clientsProduct
https://github.com/bitwarden/clients/blob/8b5a223ad4ca0f89b6c9bcdbddef464d1755d2c0/apps/desktop/desktop_native/src/biometric/windows.rs#L19Product
https://github.com/bitwarden/clients/blob/8b5a223ad4ca0f89b6c9bcdbddef464d1755d2c0/apps/desktop/desktop_native/src/password/windows.rs#L16Product
https://hackerone.com/reports/1874155Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bitwarden/clientsProduct
https://github.com/bitwarden/clients/blob/8b5a223ad4ca0f89b6c9bcdbddef464d1755d2c0/apps/desktop/desktop_native/src/biometric/windows.rs#L19Product
https://github.com/bitwarden/clients/blob/8b5a223ad4ca0f89b6c9bcdbddef464d1755d2c0/apps/desktop/desktop_native/src/password/windows.rs#L16Product
https://hackerone.com/reports/1874155Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27706?

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

How severe is CVE-2023-27706?

CVE-2023-27706 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27706?

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