CVE-2023-22970: Bottles before 51.0 mishandles YAML load, which allows remote code execution via a crafted file.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-22970?

bottles: upgrade to 51.0; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-22970 being exploited?

CVE-2023-22970 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-22970 affect?

CVE-2023-22970 affects bottles, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Bottles before 51.0 mishandles YAML load, which allows remote code execution via a crafted file.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-22970 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting bottles, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Bottles before 51.0 mishandles YAML load, which allows remote code execution via a crafted file.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-05-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fedoraproject · usebottles

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-26 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

usebottles bottles UPGRADE

Affected: < 51.0

Fixed in: 51.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bottles || rpm -q bottles || bottles --version

2. UPGRADE to 51.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bottles

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bottles

Note

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

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 37 · 38

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 37

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2023-22970?

bottles: upgrade to 51.0; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-22970 being exploited?

CVE-2023-22970 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-2023-22970 affect?

CVE-2023-22970 affects bottles, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Bottles before 51.0 mishandles YAML load, which allows remote code execution via a crafted file.

How urgent is CVE-2023-22970?

Priority 37/100. High severity

References

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