How severe is CVE-2022-32562?

CVE-2022-32562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-32562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32562?

CVE-2022-32562 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32562?

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-2022-32562 published?

CVE-2022-32562 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32562

CVE-2022-32562 is a high-severity vulnerability in Couchbase Couchbase Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Couchbase Couchbase Server
Published: 2022-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server before 7.0.4. Operations may succeed on a collection using stale RBAC permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32562?: An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server before 7.0.4. Operations may succeed on a collection using stale RBAC permission.
How severe is CVE-2022-32562?: CVE-2022-32562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-32562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32562?: CVE-2022-32562 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32562?: 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-2022-32562 published?: CVE-2022-32562 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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