How severe is CVE-2010-5200?

CVE-2010-5200 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-5200 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-5200?

CVE-2010-5200 affects Keepass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5200?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-5200 published?

CVE-2010-5200 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-5200

CVE-2010-5200 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Keepass 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Keepass
Published: 2012-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in KeePass Password Safe before 1.18 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .kdb file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5200?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in KeePass Password Safe before 1.18 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .kdb file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2010-5200?: CVE-2010-5200 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5200 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5200?: CVE-2010-5200 affects Keepass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5200?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5200 published?: CVE-2010-5200 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:keepass:keepass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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