CVE-2023-50974: In Appwrite CLI before 3.0.0, when using the login command, the credentials of the Appwrite user are stored in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-50974?

command line interface: upgrade to 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-50974 being exploited?

CVE-2023-50974 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-50974 affect?

CVE-2023-50974 affects command line interface. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-50974?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-50974 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting command line interface. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2024-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: appwrite

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-09 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

appwrite command line interface UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.0

Fixed in: 3.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy command-line-interface || rpm -q command-line-interface || command-line-interface --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade command-line-interface

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade command-line-interface

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-50974?

command line interface: upgrade to 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-50974 being exploited?

CVE-2023-50974 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-50974 affect?

CVE-2023-50974 affects command line interface. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2023-50974?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

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