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CVE-2024-55964 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Appsmith versions prior to 1.52. The vulnerability arises from an incorrectly configured PostgreSQL instance within the Appsmith Docker image. An authenticated attacker with access to Appsmith can create a datasource, craft a query against the misconfigured PostgreSQL instance, and execute arbitrary commands inside the Appsmith Docker container.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module targeting CVE-2024-55964, a remote command execution vulnerability in Appsmith (versions 1.20 to 1.51) due to a misconfigured PostgreSQL instance in the default Docker image. The exploit works by interacting with the Appsmith HTTP API to create a user, retrieve workspace and plugin information, configure a new PostgreSQL datasource with default credentials, and then abuse the PostgreSQL 'COPY FROM PROGRAM' feature to execute arbitrary commands (the payload) on the server. The module is written in Ruby and leverages the Metasploit framework, allowing for flexible payload selection (defaulting to a reverse shell). The attack vector is network-based, requiring HTTP(S) access to the Appsmith instance. Several fingerprintable HTTP API endpoints are used in the exploitation process, and the exploit assumes the PostgreSQL service is accessible at localhost:5432 within the container. The module is operational and weaponized, providing a reliable method for attackers to gain remote code execution on vulnerable Appsmith deployments.
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