How severe is CVE-2023-0575?

CVE-2023-0575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0575 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0575?

CVE-2023-0575 affects Yugabyte Yugabytedb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0575?

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.

When was CVE-2023-0575 published?

CVE-2023-0575 was published on 2023-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0575

CVE-2023-0575 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yugabyte Yugabytedb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Yugabyte Yugabytedb
Published: 2023-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

External Control of Critical State Data, Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in YugaByte, Inc. Yugabyte DB on Windows, Linux, MacOS, iOS (DevopsBase.Java:execCommand, TableManager.Java:runCommand modules) allows API Manipulation, Privilege Abuse. This vulnerability is associated with program files backup.Py. This issue affects Yugabyte DB: Lesser then 2.2.0.0

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0575?: External Control of Critical State Data, Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in YugaByte, Inc. Yugabyte DB on Windows, Linux, MacOS, iOS (DevopsBase.Java:execCommand, TableManager.Java:runCommand modules) allows API Manipulation, Privilege Abuse. This vulnerability is associated with program files backup.Py. This issue affects Yugabyte DB: Lesser then 2.2.0.0
How severe is CVE-2023-0575?: CVE-2023-0575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0575 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0575?: CVE-2023-0575 affects Yugabyte Yugabytedb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0575?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-0575 published?: CVE-2023-0575 was published on 2023-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.yugabyte.com/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yugabyte:yugabytedb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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