CVE-2025-46619: couchbase server Access Control Flaw

Description

A security issue has been discovered in Couchbase Server before 7.6.4 and fixed in v.7.6.4 and v.7.2.7 for Windows that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive files. Depending on the level of privileges, this vulnerability may grant access to files such as /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.6

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
couchbase	couchbase_server	2.0.0 — 7.2.7
couchbase	couchbase_server	7.6.0 — 7.6.4
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://forums.couchbase.com/tags/security https://www.couchbase.com/alerts/

Other References

https://docs.couchbase.com/server/current/release-notes/relnotes.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-46619? +

A security issue has been discovered in Couchbase Server before 7.6.4 and fixed in v.7.6.4 and v.7.2.7 for Windows that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive files. Depending on the level of privileges, this vulnerability may grant access to files such as /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-46619? +

CVE-2025-46619 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-46619? +

CVE-2025-46619 affects products from couchbase, microsoft, specifically: couchbase_server, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-46619? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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