CVE-2023-27159

Name: CVE-2023-27159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-31T19:15:07.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 36.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27159 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Appwrite up to v1.2.1 was discovered to contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the component /v1/avatars/favicon. This vulnerability allows attackers to access network resources and sensitive information via a crafted GET request.. EPSS estimates a 36.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Appwrite up to v1.2.1 was discovered to contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the component /v1/avatars/favicon. This vulnerability allows attackers to access network resources and sensitive information via a crafted GET request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

36.17%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Appwrite	Appwrite	<= 1.2.1

References

http://appwrite.comBroken Link
https://gist.github.com/b33t1e/43b26c31e895baf7e7aea2dbf9743a9aExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/b33t1e/e9e8192317c111e7897e04d2f9bf5fdbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appwrite/appwriteProduct
https://notes.sjtu.edu.cn/gMNlpByZSDiwrl9uZyHTKAExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://appwrite.comBroken Link
https://gist.github.com/b33t1e/43b26c31e895baf7e7aea2dbf9743a9aExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/b33t1e/e9e8192317c111e7897e04d2f9bf5fdbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appwrite/appwriteProduct
https://notes.sjtu.edu.cn/gMNlpByZSDiwrl9uZyHTKAExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27159?

How severe is CVE-2023-27159?

CVE-2023-27159 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 36.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27159?

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-2023-27159?

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Source: NVD / NIST