How severe is CVE-2024-56178?

CVE-2024-56178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-56178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56178?

CVE-2024-56178 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56178?

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

Does CVE-2024-56178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52998.

When was CVE-2024-56178 published?

CVE-2024-56178 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56178

CVE-2024-56178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Couchbase Couchbase Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52998
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Couchbase Couchbase Server
Published: 2025-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server 7.6.x through 7.6.3. A user with the security_admin_local role can create a new user in a group that has the admin role.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56178?: An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server 7.6.x through 7.6.3. A user with the security_admin_local role can create a new user in a group that has the admin role.
How severe is CVE-2024-56178?: CVE-2024-56178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-56178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56178?: CVE-2024-56178 affects Couchbase Couchbase Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56178?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-56178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52998.
When was CVE-2024-56178 published?: CVE-2024-56178 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.couchbase.com/alerts/

Affected products (1)

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

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