How severe is CVE-2022-32557?

CVE-2022-32557 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-32557 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32557?

CVE-2022-32557 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32557?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-32557 published?

CVE-2022-32557 was published on 2022-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32557

CVE-2022-32557 is a high-severity vulnerability in Couchbase Couchbase Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Couchbase Couchbase Server
Published: 2022-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server before 7.0.4. The Index Service does not enforce authentication for TCP/TLS servers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32557?: An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server before 7.0.4. The Index Service does not enforce authentication for TCP/TLS servers.
How severe is CVE-2022-32557?: CVE-2022-32557 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-32557 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32557?: CVE-2022-32557 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32557?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-32557 published?: CVE-2022-32557 was published on 2022-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:couchbase:couchbase_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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