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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2020-9040

Couchbase Server Java SDK before 2.7.1.1 allows a potential attacker to forge an SSL certificate and pose as the intended peer. An attacker can leverage this flaw by crafting a cryptographically valid...

Vulnerability Description

Couchbase Server Java SDK before 2.7.1.1 allows a potential attacker to forge an SSL certificate and pose as the intended peer. An attacker can leverage this flaw by crafting a cryptographically valid certificate that will be accepted by Java SDK's Netty component due to missing hostname verification.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CouchbaseCouchbase Server Java Sdk>= 1.7.1, < 2.7.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-295

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-9040?

CVE-2020-9040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Couchbase Server Java SDK before 2.7.1.1 allows a potential attacker to forge an SSL certificate and pose as the intended peer. An attacker can leverage this flaw by crafting a cryptographically valid...

How severe is CVE-2020-9040?

CVE-2020-9040 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9040?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Couchbase Couchbase Server Java Sdk.