CVE-2021-37842 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

metakv in Couchbase Server 7.0.0 uses Cleartext for Storage of Sensitive Information. Remote Cluster XDCR credentials can get leaked in debug logs. Config key tombstone purging was added in Couchbase Server 7.0.0. This issue happens when a config key, which is being logged, has a tombstone purger time-stamp attached to it.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Couchbase	Couchbase Server	7.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-312

References

https://docs.couchbase.com/server/current/release-notes/relnotes.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
https://www.couchbase.com/alertsVendor Advisory
https://docs.couchbase.com/server/current/release-notes/relnotes.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
https://www.couchbase.com/alertsVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-37842?

CVE-2021-37842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). metakv in Couchbase Server 7.0.0 uses Cleartext for Storage of Sensitive Information. Remote Cluster XDCR credentials can get leaked in debug logs. Config key tombstone purging was added in Couchbase ...

How severe is CVE-2021-37842?

CVE-2021-37842 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-2021-37842?

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