CVE-2023-41646

Name: CVE-2023-41646
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-07T22:15:07.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41646 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Buttercup v2.20.3 allows attackers to obtain the hash of the master password for the password manager via accessing the file /vaults.json/. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buttercup v2.20.3 allows attackers to obtain the hash of the master password for the password manager via accessing the file /vaults.json/

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-916

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Perrymitchell	Buttercup	2.20.3

References

https://buttercup.pw/Product
https://github.com/tristao-marinho/CVE-2023-41646/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://buttercup.pw/Product
https://github.com/tristao-marinho/CVE-2023-41646/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41646?

Buttercup v2.20.3 allows attackers to obtain the hash of the master password for the password manager via accessing the file /vaults.json/

How severe is CVE-2023-41646?

CVE-2023-41646 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41646?

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