How severe is CVE-2023-6001?

CVE-2023-6001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6001 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6001?

CVE-2023-6001 affects Yugabyte Yugabytedb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6001?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-6001 published?

CVE-2023-6001 was published on 2023-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6001

CVE-2023-6001 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yugabyte Yugabytedb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Yugabyte Yugabytedb
Published: 2023-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Prometheus metrics are available without authentication. These expose detailed and sensitive information about the YugabyteDB Anywhere environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6001?: Prometheus metrics are available without authentication. These expose detailed and sensitive information about the YugabyteDB Anywhere environment.
How severe is CVE-2023-6001?: CVE-2023-6001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6001 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6001?: CVE-2023-6001 affects Yugabyte Yugabytedb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6001?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-6001 published?: CVE-2023-6001 was published on 2023-11-08 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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