CVE-2022-25377
CVE-2022-25377 is a high-severity vulnerability in Appwrite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0751
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Appwrite
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The ACME-challenge endpoint in Appwrite 0.5.0 through 0.12.x before 0.12.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via ../ directory traversal. In order to be vulnerable, APP_STORAGE_CERTIFICATES/.well-known/acme-challenge must exist on disk. (This pathname is automatically created if the user chooses to install Let's Encrypt certificates via Appwrite.)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-25377?
- The ACME-challenge endpoint in Appwrite 0.5.0 through 0.12.x before 0.12.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via ../ directory traversal. In order to be vulnerable, APP_STORAGE_CERTIFICATES/.well-known/acme-challenge must exist on disk. (This pathname is automatically created if the user chooses to install Let's Encrypt certificates via Appwrite.)
- How severe is CVE-2022-25377?
- CVE-2022-25377 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-25377 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-25377?
- CVE-2022-25377 affects Appwrite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-25377?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2022-25377 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-25377 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0751.
- When was CVE-2022-25377 published?
- CVE-2022-25377 was published on 2024-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://dubell.io/unauthenticated-lfi-in-appwrite-0.5.0-0.12.1/
- https://github.com/appwrite/appwrite/blob/0.12.0/app/controllers/general.php#L539
- https://github.com/appwrite/appwrite/pull/2780
- https://github.com/appwrite/appwrite/releases/tag/0.12.2
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:appwrite:appwrite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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