IT Pro UK cites Flashpoint’s Bitwarden password pilfering research.
“Researchers from Flashpoint identified earlier this month that the password manager’s autofill feature contained a flaw that could allow websites to steal users’ passwords.”
Flashpoint identified a Bitwarden autofill iframe flaw that could expose credentials, prompting the vendor to issue a security fix.
What vulnerability did Flashpoint identify in Bitwarden?
Flashpoint identified a flaw in Bitwarden’s autofill behavior that could allow credentials to be harvested via embedded iframes.
Why was the Bitwarden autofill issue a security risk?
The vulnerability allowed autofill to occur in cross-domain or subdomain iframes, creating an attack vector for credential theft.
How does Flashpoint research help reduce password manager risk?
Flashpoint vulnerability researchers analyze real-world exploitation paths and configuration weaknesses to help vendors and users mitigate credential exposure. More context is available in Flashpoint’s detailed research on Bitwarden autofill abuse.
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