CVE-2023-0745: The High Availability functionality of Yugabyte Anywhere can be abused to write

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2023-0745 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting yugabytedb managed. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The High Availability functionality of Yugabyte Anywhere can be abused to write arbitrary files through the backup upload endpoint by using path traversal characters. This vulnerability is associated with program files PlatformReplicationManager.Java. This issue affects YugabyteDB Anywhere: from 2.0.0.0 through 2.13.0.0

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-23, CWE-22
Published	2023-02-09
Last modified	2026-10-28

Publisher (CNA): Yugabyte, Inc. · Vendor: yugabyte

Last updated 2026-10-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-09 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-28 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yugabyte yugabytedb managed UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.0 and <= 2.13

Fixed in: newer than 2.13

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yugabytedb-managed || rpm -q yugabytedb-managed || yugabytedb-managed --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade yugabytedb-managed

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade yugabytedb-managed

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison yugabytedb-managed sudo apt install yugabytedb-managed=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold yugabytedb-managed

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list yugabytedb-managed sudo dnf downgrade yugabytedb-managed-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add yugabytedb-managed

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0745?

yugabytedb managed: upgrade to newer than 2.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0745 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0745 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-0745 affect?

CVE-2023-0745 affects yugabytedb managed. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). The High Availability functionality of Yugabyte Anywhere can be abused to write arbitrary files through the backup upload endpoint by using path traversal characters. This vulnerability

How urgent is CVE-2023-0745?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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