PhilippC / PhilippC/keepass2android
AutoSpill vulnerability in Keepass2Android
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Description
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- I have read the FAQ section, searched the open issues, and still think this is a new bug.
Describe the bug you encountered:
A recent presentation at Black Hat discusses a new vulnerability that affects password managers on Android when using WebView autofill. This vulnerability reportedly also affects Keepass2Android. More details can be found in the article below:
Vulns in Android WebView, Password Managers Can Leak User Credentials
https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/android-vulnerability-leaks-credentials-from-password-managers-
Describe what you expected to happen:
No response
What version of Keepass2Android are you using?
1.09e-r7
Which version of Android are you on?
13
Contributor guide
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Begin by reading the linked Dark Reading article and reviewing the Android WebView autofill path in Keepass2Android. The issue names no files, tests, or entry points; completion would require determining whether version 1.09e-r7 is affected and documenting or implementing a verified mitigation.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- android
- Domain
- mobile, security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100