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CVE-2026-4158— KeePassXC OpenSSL Configuration Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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Affected
KeePassXC KeePassXC
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

KeePassXC是KeePassXC开源的一个跨平台密码管理器。 KeePassXC存在代码问题漏洞，该漏洞源于OpenSSL配置路径不受控，可能导致本地权限提升。

AI Predicted 7.8 Difficulty: Easy EPSS 0.19% · P8
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-4158

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
KeePassXC OpenSSL Configuration Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
KeePassXC OpenSSL Configuration Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of KeePassXC. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of OpenSSL. The product loads configuration from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of KeePassXC when run by a target user on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-29156.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对搜索路径元素未加控制
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
KeePassXC 代码问题漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
KeePassXC是KeePassXC开源的一个跨平台密码管理器。 KeePassXC存在代码问题漏洞，该漏洞源于OpenSSL配置路径不受控，可能导致本地权限提升。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
KeePassXC KeePassXC 2.7.11 -

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III. Intelligence Information for CVE-2026-4158

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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-4158 (2)

IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same weakness: CWE-427

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