Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in KeePass Password Safe by KeePass
CVE-2010-5196

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Keepass
Status: Password Safe
Vendor: CVE Published:; 6 September 2012

What is CVE-2010-5196?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in KeePass Password Safe prior to version 2.13. This issue allows attackers to exploit an untrusted search path by placing a malicious DwmApi.dll file in the same directory as a .kdbx file. If a local user opens the KeePass application from this directory, the application may load the compromised DLL, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive password data.

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