# CVE-2020-16272: The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 is missing validation for a client-provided parameter, which allows remote a

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-08-03 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 is missing validation for a client-provided parameter, which allows remote attackers to read and modify data in the KeePass database via an A=0 WebSocket connection.

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## Related

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## References

- https://forum.kee.pm/t/a-critical-security-update-for-keepassrpc-is-available/3040
- https://danzinger.wien/exploiting-keepassrpc/

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