CVE-2010-5196

CVE-2010-5196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Keepass Password Safe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in KeePass Password Safe before 2.13 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DwmApi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .kdbx file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5196?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in KeePass Password Safe before 2.13 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DwmApi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .kdbx file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2010-5196?
CVE-2010-5196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5196 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5196?
CVE-2010-5196 primarily affects Keepass Password Safe. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5196?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5196 published?
CVE-2010-5196 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)