CVE-2024-33669

Name: CVE-2024-33669
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-26T01:15:46.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-33669 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Passbolt Browser Extension before 4.6.2. It can send multiple requests to HaveIBeenPwned while a password is being typed, which results in an information leak. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Passbolt Browser Extension before 4.6.2. It can send multiple requests to HaveIBeenPwned while a password is being typed, which results in an information leak. This allows an attacker capable of observing Passbolt's HTTPS queries to the Pwned Password API to more easily brute force passwords that are manually typed by the user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Passbolt	Passbolt Browser Extension	< 4.6.2

References

https://blog.quarkslab.com/passbolt-a-bold-use-of-haveibeenpwned.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://haveibeenpwned.comProduct
https://help.passbolt.com/incidents/pwned-password-service-information-leakIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.passbolt.comProduct
https://www.passbolt.com/security/moreProduct
https://blog.quarkslab.com/passbolt-a-bold-use-of-haveibeenpwned.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://haveibeenpwned.comProduct
https://help.passbolt.com/incidents/pwned-password-service-information-leakIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.passbolt.comProduct
https://www.passbolt.com/security/moreProduct

Timeline

Published: Apr 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-33669?

How severe is CVE-2024-33669?

CVE-2024-33669 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33669?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-33669?

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Source: NVD / NIST