How severe is CVE-2023-50437?

CVE-2023-50437 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-50437 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50437?

CVE-2023-50437 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50437?

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.

Does CVE-2023-50437 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50437 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55229.

When was CVE-2023-50437 published?

CVE-2023-50437 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50437

CVE-2023-50437 is a high-severity vulnerability in Couchbase Couchbase Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55229
Weakness: CWE-266
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.x before 7.2.4. otpCookie is shown with full admin on pools/default/serverGroups and engageCluster2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50437?: An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server before 7.2.x before 7.2.4. otpCookie is shown with full admin on pools/default/serverGroups and engageCluster2.
How severe is CVE-2023-50437?: CVE-2023-50437 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-50437 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50437?: CVE-2023-50437 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50437?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-50437 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50437 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55229.
When was CVE-2023-50437 published?: CVE-2023-50437 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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