How severe is CVE-2023-50436?

CVE-2023-50436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-50436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50436?

CVE-2023-50436 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50436?

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

Does CVE-2023-50436 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50436 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55228.

When was CVE-2023-50436 published?

CVE-2023-50436 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50436

CVE-2023-50436 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Couchbase Couchbase Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55228
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Couchbase Couchbase Server
Published: 2024-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server before 7.2.4. ns_server admin credentials are leaked in encoded form in the diag.log file. The earliest affected version is 7.1.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50436?: An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server before 7.2.4. ns_server admin credentials are leaked in encoded form in the diag.log file. The earliest affected version is 7.1.5.
How severe is CVE-2023-50436?: CVE-2023-50436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-50436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50436?: CVE-2023-50436 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-50436 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50436 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55228.
When was CVE-2023-50436 published?: CVE-2023-50436 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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