How severe is CVE-2017-18021?

CVE-2017-18021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-18021 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18021?

CVE-2017-18021 affects Qtpass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18021?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-18021 published?

CVE-2017-18021 was published on 2018-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18021

CVE-2017-18021 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qtpass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-338.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-338
Affected product: Qtpass
Published: 2018-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

It was discovered that QtPass before 1.2.1, when using the built-in password generator, generates possibly predictable and enumerable passwords. This only applies to the QtPass GUI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18021?: It was discovered that QtPass before 1.2.1, when using the built-in password generator, generates possibly predictable and enumerable passwords. This only applies to the QtPass GUI.
How severe is CVE-2017-18021?: CVE-2017-18021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-18021 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18021?: CVE-2017-18021 affects Qtpass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18021?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-18021 published?: CVE-2017-18021 was published on 2018-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qtpass:qtpass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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