How severe is CVE-2023-45874?

CVE-2023-45874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-45874 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45874?

CVE-2023-45874 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45874?

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

Does CVE-2023-45874 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-45874 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50140.

When was CVE-2023-45874 published?

CVE-2023-45874 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45874

CVE-2023-45874 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Couchbase Couchbase Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50140
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Couchbase Couchbase Server
Published: 2024-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server through 7.2.2. A data reader may cause a denial of service (outage of reader threads).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45874?: An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server through 7.2.2. A data reader may cause a denial of service (outage of reader threads).
How severe is CVE-2023-45874?: CVE-2023-45874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-45874 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45874?: CVE-2023-45874 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45874?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-45874 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-45874 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50140.
When was CVE-2023-45874 published?: CVE-2023-45874 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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