What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-55964?

CVE-2024-55964 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 67.3%.

Which versions of PostgreSQL are affected by CVE-2024-55964?

Organizations using Appsmith face critical risk from CVE-2024-55964, a code injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-55964?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-55964. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 67.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-55964?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems running Appsmith and apply vendor patches immediately. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

PostgreSQL CVE-2024-55964

CRITICAL

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2025-03-26 cve@mitre.org

RCE PostgreSQL Code Injection Docker Appsmith

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:33 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 26, 2025 - 20:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in Appsmith before 1.52. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 67.3% and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. 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. Affected products include: Appsmith. Version information: before 1.52..

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.