CVE-2023-50436: An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server before 7.2.4

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-50436 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting couchbase server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
Published	2024-02-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: couchbase

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-29 01:42 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

couchbase couchbase server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.1.5 and < 7.2.4

Fixed in: 7.2.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy couchbase-server || rpm -q couchbase-server || couchbase-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade couchbase-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade couchbase-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison couchbase-server sudo apt install couchbase-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1.5> sudo apt-mark hold couchbase-server

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list couchbase-server sudo dnf downgrade couchbase-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add couchbase-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-50436?

couchbase server: upgrade to 7.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-50436 being exploited?

CVE-2023-50436 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-50436 affect?

CVE-2023-50436 affects couchbase server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). 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 urgent is CVE-2023-50436?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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