KeePass vulnerability allows attackers to access the master password
KeePass is a free open source password manager that encrypts the whole database, including passwords, usernames, URLs, and notes. However, a researcher has discovered a vulnerability (CVE-2023-32784) that allows an attacker to recover the cleartext master password from a memory dump. The issue was reported to the developer on May 1, 2023, and has been fixed in version 2.54. However, the new update is not expected for a few months. While it would be difficult for an attacker to get their hands on a memory dump of your system without you noticing, there are a few things you can do to protect yourself. You can use KeePass with YubiKey, scan your system for malware, and turn on device encryption. For those with a more serious threat model, the researcher recommends changing the master password, deleting the hibernation file and pagefile/swapfile, overwriting deleted data on the HDD to prevent carving, and restarting your computer or overwriting your HDD and doing a fresh install of your OS. It is advised that all KeePass users keep an eye out and update to KeePass 2.54 or higher once it is available. CVEs: CVE-2023-32784 [View Article](https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2023/05/keepass-vulnerability-allows-attackers-to-access-the-master-password)