Security readout for executives and security teams
Apache CouchDB versions before 1.7.0 and 2.x before 2.1.1 can let a non-admin user make themselves an admin by abusing duplicate JSON keys in user documents. That can expose databases to unauthorized control. When paired with CVE-2017-12636, sources say it can lead to shell command access as the database system user. Exposure is most likely where affected CouchDB versions are deployed and users can create or update _users documents. Internet-facing or weakly controlled CouchDB instances carry higher urgency. The source bundle does not provide environment-specific default exposure details. Treat this as high priority for any affected CouchDB system, especially if exposed beyond trusted administrators. The risk is account privilege escalation to database admin and possible server compromise when combined with the related RCE issue. Mitigation focus: Upgrade CouchDB to 1.7.0, 2.1.1, or later supported releases.; Apply relevant vendor or distribution security updates, including Debian or Gentoo packages where applicable.; Restrict CouchDB access to trusted networks and authenticated users..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 44498CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 45019CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- [dev] 20171114 Apache CouchDB CVE-2017-12635 and CVE-2017-12636CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- GLSA-201711-16CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- [debian-lts-announce] 20180121 [SECURITY] [DLA 1252-1] couchdb security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbmu03935en_usCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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