HIGH
CVE-2025-52490
CWE-319Published: July 29, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered in Couchbase Sync Gateway before 3.2.6. In sgcollect_info_options.log and sync_gateway.log, there are cleartext passwords in redacted and unredacted output.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-52490 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
couchbase1 product(s)
sync gateway
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 (3)
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https://forums.couchbase.com/tags/securityVendor Advisory
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https://www.couchbase.com/alerts/Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2025-52490
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-319
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 29, 2025
Related CVEs (CWE-319)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-52490 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.