CVE-2023-50974

Name: CVE-2023-50974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-09T09:15:42.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50974 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Appwrite	Command Line Interface	< 3.0.0

References

https://appwrite.io/docs/tooling/command-line/installationProduct
https://gist.github.com/SkypLabs/72ee00ecfa7d1a3494e2d69a24279c1dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://appwrite.io/docs/tooling/command-line/installationProduct
https://gist.github.com/SkypLabs/72ee00ecfa7d1a3494e2d69a24279c1dExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50974?

How severe is CVE-2023-50974?

CVE-2023-50974 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50974?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST