CVE-2023-49338

Name: CVE-2023-49338
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-28T22:15:26.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49338 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Couchbase Server 7.1.x and 7.2.x before 7.2.4 does not require authentication for the /admin/stats and /admin/vitals endpoints on TCP port 8093 of localhost.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Couchbase Server 7.1.x and 7.2.x before 7.2.4 does not require authentication for the /admin/stats and /admin/vitals endpoints on TCP port 8093 of localhost.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Couchbase	Couchbase Server	>= 4.0.0, < 7.2.4

References

https://docs.couchbase.com/server/current/release-notes/relnotes.htmlRelease Notes
https://forums.couchbase.com/tags/securityProduct
https://www.couchbase.com/alerts/Vendor Advisory
https://docs.couchbase.com/server/current/release-notes/relnotes.htmlRelease Notes
https://forums.couchbase.com/tags/securityProduct
https://www.couchbase.com/alerts/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49338?

Couchbase Server 7.1.x and 7.2.x before 7.2.4 does not require authentication for the /admin/stats and /admin/vitals endpoints on TCP port 8093 of localhost.

How severe is CVE-2023-49338?

CVE-2023-49338 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49338?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-49338?

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Source: NVD / NIST