CVE-2026-4158: KeePassXC OpenSSL Configuration Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This...

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.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Exploitation Probability (EPSS): Low — 0.01% (3th percentile)

Low exploitation probability based on current threat landscape data. Standard patching timeline is appropriate.

High CVSS score indicates significant risk — exploitation could lead to substantial data exposure or system compromise.
1 proof-of-concept exploit available on GitHub. Public exploit code lowers the barrier for both researchers and attackers.

This analysis is generated by Ghostwire from NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS, and open-source intelligence data. Verify findings through primary sources before acting.

CVE-2026-4158: KeePassXC OpenSSL Configuration Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This...

Description

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Proof-of-Concept Exploits (1)

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