YugabyteDB Anywhere Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in the Universe API Endpoint

Vulnerability

An authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified in the YugabyteDB Anywhere web server, specifically within the universe API endpoint of the metamaster service. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive server networking configuration details, such as private and public IP addresses and DNS records.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive networking information, potentially facilitating further attacks or exploitation.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to YugabyteDB Anywhere version 2.20.7.0, 2.23.1.0 or 2024.1.3.0 to address this vulnerability.

Added: Aug 11, 2025, 5:16 PM
Updated: Aug 11, 2025, 6:38 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
2.6
impact
2.5
exploitability
7.0
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.3
threat
0.0
urgency
0.0
incentive
5.8

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