CWE
281
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-56178

First published: Mon Jan 27 2025(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Couchbase Server 7.6.x through 7.6.3. A user with the security_admin_local role can create a new user in a group that has the admin role.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Couchbase>=7.6.x<=7.6.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-56178?

    CVE-2024-56178 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-56178?

    To address CVE-2024-56178, it is recommended to upgrade your Couchbase Server to a version higher than 7.6.3.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-56178?

    CVE-2024-56178 affects users of Couchbase Server versions 7.6.x through 7.6.3 with the security_admin_local role.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-56178?

    An attacker with the security_admin_local role can create new users in an admin role group, potentially granting them elevated privileges.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-56178?

    Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-56178; the best course of action is to upgrade.

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