Vulnerability Description
In Appwrite CLI before 3.0.0, when using the login command, the credentials of the Appwrite user are stored in a ~/.appwrite/prefs.json file with 0644 as UNIX permissions. Any user of the local system can access those credentials.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Appwrite | Command Line Interface | < 3.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://appwrite.io/docs/tooling/command-line/installationProduct
- https://gist.github.com/SkypLabs/72ee00ecfa7d1a3494e2d69a24279c1dExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://appwrite.io/docs/tooling/command-line/installationProduct
- https://gist.github.com/SkypLabs/72ee00ecfa7d1a3494e2d69a24279c1dExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-50974?
CVE-2023-50974 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In Appwrite CLI before 3.0.0, when using the login command, the credentials of the Appwrite user are stored in a ~/.appwrite/prefs.json file with 0644 as UNIX permissions. Any user of the local system...
How severe is CVE-2023-50974?
CVE-2023-50974 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-50974?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Appwrite Command Line Interface.