How severe is CVE-2023-41646?

CVE-2023-41646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-41646 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-2023-41646?

CVE-2023-41646 affects Perrymitchell Buttercup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41646?

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

When was CVE-2023-41646 published?

CVE-2023-41646 was published on 2023-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41646

CVE-2023-41646 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Perrymitchell Buttercup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-916.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-916
Affected product: Perrymitchell Buttercup
Published: 2023-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buttercup v2.20.3 allows attackers to obtain the hash of the master password for the password manager via accessing the file /vaults.json/

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41646?: Buttercup v2.20.3 allows attackers to obtain the hash of the master password for the password manager via accessing the file /vaults.json/
How severe is CVE-2023-41646?: CVE-2023-41646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-41646 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-2023-41646?: CVE-2023-41646 affects Perrymitchell Buttercup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41646?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-41646 published?: CVE-2023-41646 was published on 2023-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:perrymitchell:buttercup:2.20.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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