How severe is CVE-2022-42950?

CVE-2022-42950 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42950 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42950?

CVE-2022-42950 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42950?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-42950 published?

CVE-2022-42950 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42950

CVE-2022-42950 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Couchbase Couchbase Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Couchbase Couchbase Server
Published: 2023-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server 7.x before 7.0.5 and 7.1.x before 7.1.2. A crafted HTTP REST request from an administrator account to the Couchbase Server Backup Service can exhaust memory resources, causing the process to be killed, which can be used for denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42950?: An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server 7.x before 7.0.5 and 7.1.x before 7.1.2. A crafted HTTP REST request from an administrator account to the Couchbase Server Backup Service can exhaust memory resources, causing the process to be killed, which can be used for denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-42950?: CVE-2022-42950 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42950 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42950?: CVE-2022-42950 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42950?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42950 published?: CVE-2022-42950 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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