MEDIUM
CVE-2023-50436
CWE-522Published: February 29, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-50436 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
couchbase1 product(s)
couchbase server
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://forums.couchbase.com/tags/securityIssue Tracking
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https://www.couchbase.com/alerts/Vendor Advisory
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https://forums.couchbase.com/tags/securityIssue Tracking
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https://www.couchbase.com/alerts/Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-50436
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-522
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 29, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-522)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-50436 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.