Uncontrolled Search Path Element Affecting keepassxreboot/keepassxc package, versions [,2.7.12)
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- published19 Apr 2026
- disclosed11 Apr 2026
- creditXavier DANEST
Introduced: 11 Apr 2026
CVE-2026-4158 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade keepassxreboot/keepassxc to version 2.7.12 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Uncontrolled Search Path Element in the configuration process of OpenSSL. An attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by placing a malicious configuration file in an unsecured search path that is loaded when the application runs.