How severe is CVE-2023-27706?

CVE-2023-27706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27706 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-2023-27706?

CVE-2023-27706 affects Bitwarden. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27706?

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

When was CVE-2023-27706 published?

CVE-2023-27706 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27706

CVE-2023-27706 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitwarden with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Bitwarden
Published: 2023-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Bitwarden Windows desktop application versions prior to v2023.4.0 store biometric keys in Windows Credential Manager, accessible to other local unprivileged processes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27706?: Bitwarden Windows desktop application versions prior to v2023.4.0 store biometric keys in Windows Credential Manager, accessible to other local unprivileged processes.
How severe is CVE-2023-27706?: CVE-2023-27706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27706 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-2023-27706?: CVE-2023-27706 affects Bitwarden. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27706?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-27706 published?: CVE-2023-27706 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bitwarden:bitwarden:*:*:*:*:desktop:*:*:*

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