CVE-2023-2479

Name: CVE-2023-2479
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-02T15:15:23.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 22.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2479 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OS Command Injection in GitHub repository appium/appium-desktop prior to v1.22.3-4.. EPSS estimates a 22.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OS Command Injection in GitHub repository appium/appium-desktop prior to v1.22.3-4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

22.01%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Appium	Appium-Desktop	< 1.22.3-4

References

https://github.com/appium/appium-desktop/commit/12a988aa08b9822e97056a09486c9bebb3aad8fePatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/fbdeec3c-d197-4a68-a547-7f93fb9594b4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appium/appium-desktop/commit/12a988aa08b9822e97056a09486c9bebb3aad8fePatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/fbdeec3c-d197-4a68-a547-7f93fb9594b4Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2479?

OS Command Injection in GitHub repository appium/appium-desktop prior to v1.22.3-4.

How severe is CVE-2023-2479?

CVE-2023-2479 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 22.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2479?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-2479?

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Source: NVD / NIST