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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-10546

An arbitrary code injection vector was found in PouchDB 6.0.4 and lesser via the map/reduce functions used in PouchDB temporary views and design documents. The code execution engine for this branch is...

Vulnerability Description

An arbitrary code injection vector was found in PouchDB 6.0.4 and lesser via the map/reduce functions used in PouchDB temporary views and design documents. The code execution engine for this branch is not properly sandboxed and may be used to run arbitrary JavaScript as well as system commands.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PouchdbPouchdb<= 6.0.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-10546?

CVE-2016-10546 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An arbitrary code injection vector was found in PouchDB 6.0.4 and lesser via the map/reduce functions used in PouchDB temporary views and design documents. The code execution engine for this branch is...

How severe is CVE-2016-10546?

CVE-2016-10546 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10546?

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