CVE-2023-50974: command line Hardcoded Credentials

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
appwrite	command_line_interface	< 3.0.0

References

Exploits

https://gist.github.com/SkypLabs/72ee00ecfa7d1a3494e2d69a24279c1d https://gist.github.com/SkypLabs/72ee00ecfa7d1a3494e2d69a24279c1d

Other References

https://appwrite.io/docs/tooling/command-line/installation https://appwrite.io/docs/tooling/command-line/installation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50974? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-50974? +

CVE-2023-50974 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50974? +

CVE-2023-50974 affects products from appwrite, specifically: command_line_interface. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-50974? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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