YugabyteDB prior 2.20.7.0/2.23.1.0/2024.1.3 gflag Configuration insertion of sensitive information into sent data

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in YugabyteDB. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component gflag Configuration Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to insertion of sensitive information into sent data. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-8862. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in YugabyteDB. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component gflag Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insertion of sensitive information into sent data vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-201. The code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

YugabyteDB has been collecting diagnostics information from YugabyteDB servers, which may include sensitive gflag configurations. To mitigate this, we recommend upgrading the database to a version where this information is properly redacted.

The advisory is available at docs.yugabyte.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-8862 since 08/11/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.20.7.0, 2.23.1.0 or 2024.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Insertion of sensitive information into sent data
CWE: CWE-201 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: YugabyteDB 2.20.7.0/2.23.1.0/2024.1.3

Timelineinfo

08/11/2025 Advisory disclosed
08/11/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
08/11/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/11/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: docs.yugabyte.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-8862 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-8862
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319402

Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2025 16:31
Changes: 08/11/2025 16:31 (64)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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