YugabyteDB prior 2.20.7.0/2.23.1.0/2024.1.3.0 Backup Configuration log file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in YugabyteDB. This affects an unknown function of the component Backup Configuration Handler. The manipulation results in log file. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-8864. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in YugabyteDB. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Backup Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a log file vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-532. Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Shared Access Signature token is not masked in the backup configuration response and is also exposed in the yb_backup logs

The advisory is shared for download at docs.yugabyte.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-8864 since 08/11/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack can only be done within the local network. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

Upgrading to version 2.20.7.0, 2.23.1.0 or 2024.1.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 1.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 1.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Log file
CWE: CWE-532 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: YugabyteDB 2.20.7.0/2.23.1.0/2024.1.3.0

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-2025-8864 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-8864
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319404

Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2025 16:32
Changes: 08/11/2025 16:32 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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