CVE-2024-55964

Appsmith vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 6.75%

Published26 Mar 2025

Description

An issue was discovered in Appsmith before 1.52. An incorrectly configured PostgreSQL instance in the Appsmith image leads to remote command execution inside the Appsmith Docker container. The attacker must be able to access Appsmith, login to it, create a datasource, create a query against that datasource, and execute that query.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Appsmith< 1.52

Remediation

Fixed in

Appsmith≥ 1.52

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-55964 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-55964 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 6.75%.

How severe is CVE-2024-55964?

CVE-2024-55964 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 6.75% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-55964?

Affected products include Appsmith.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55964?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Appsmith 1.52 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.