CVE-2023-38840
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.56%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38840 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Bitwarden Desktop 2023.7.0 and below allows an attacker with local access to obtain sensitive information via the Bitwarden.exe process.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Bitwarden Desktop 2023.7.0 and below allows an attacker with local access to obtain sensitive information via the Bitwarden.exe process.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bitwarden | Bitwarden | <= 2023.7.0 |
References
- https://github.com/bitwarden/clients/pull/5813Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bitwarden/desktop/issues/476Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/markuta/bw-dumpThird Party Advisory
- https://redmaple.tech/blogs/2023/extract-bitwarden-vault-passwords/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bitwarden/clients/pull/5813Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bitwarden/desktop/issues/476Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/markuta/bw-dumpThird Party Advisory
- https://redmaple.tech/blogs/2023/extract-bitwarden-vault-passwords/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38840?
Bitwarden Desktop 2023.7.0 and below allows an attacker with local access to obtain sensitive information via the Bitwarden.exe process.
How severe is CVE-2023-38840?
CVE-2023-38840 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38840?
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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