Is CVE-2023-2479 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2479 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2479 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2479 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2479?

CVE-2023-2479 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2479

CWE-78Published: May 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

OS Command Injection in GitHub repository appium/appium-desktop prior to v1.22.3-4.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Appium Desktop contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The 9.8 CVSS score reflects the high impact and ease of exploitation for this flaw.

This vulnerability is remotely exploitable, though no public exploit is currently known.

Recommended Action

Update to Appium Desktop version 1.22.3-4 or later.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-2479 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.