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CVE-2023-26268

MediumCVSS 4.4 / 10
Published May 2, 2023·Last modified Jul 8, 2026
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Design documents with matching document IDs, from databases on the same cluster, may share a mutable Javascript environment when using these design document functions:

  • validate_doc_update

  • list

  • filter

  • filter views (using view functions as filters)

  • rewrite

  • update

This doesn't affect map/reduce or search (Dreyfus) index functions.

Users are recommended to upgrade to a version that is no longer affected by this issue (Apache CouchDB 3.3.2 or 3.2.3).

Workaround: Avoid using design documents from untrusted sources which may attempt to cache or store data in the Javascript environment.

Risk Scores
Base Score
4.4

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is difficult for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability and may require special conditions. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The vulnerability can affect other systems as well, not just the initial system. There is a low impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a low impact on the integrity of the data.

Threat Intelligence
4.1

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

EPSS
1.43%

The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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