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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-16271

CVSS v3

9.1

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 generates insufficiently random numbers, which allows remote attackers to read and modify data in the KeePass database via a WebSocket connection.

Technical details

Published
2020-08-03

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16271?

The SRP-6a implementation in Kee Vault KeePassRPC before 1.12.0 generates insufficiently random numbers, which allows remote attackers to read and modify data in the KeePass database via a WebSocket connection.

Is CVE-2020-16271 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-16271 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-16271?

CVE-2020-16271 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity).

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