CVE-2026-4158

HIGH

KeePassXC OpenSSL Configuration Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

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.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
X_Research Advisory x_research-advisory
ZDI-26-215
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-215/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.3
EPSS 0.0023
EPSS Percentile 13.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-427
Status published
Products (1)
KeePassXC/KeePassXC 2.7.11
Published Apr 11, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 11, 2026