Vulnerability Description
CouchDB administrative users can configure the database server via HTTP(S). Some of the configuration options include paths for operating system-level binaries that are subsequently launched by CouchDB. This allows an admin user in Apache CouchDB before 1.7.0 and 2.x before 2.1.1 to execute arbitrary shell commands as the CouchDB user, including downloading and executing scripts from the public internet.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Couchdb | < 1.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/6c405bf3f8358e6314076be9f48c89a2e0ddf005399
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00026.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-16Third Party Advisory
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpe
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44913/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45019/
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/6c405bf3f8358e6314076be9f48c89a2e0ddf005399
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00026.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-16Third Party Advisory
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpe
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44913/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45019/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12636?
CVE-2017-12636 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). CouchDB administrative users can configure the database server via HTTP(S). Some of the configuration options include paths for operating system-level binaries that are subsequently launched by CouchD...
How severe is CVE-2017-12636?
CVE-2017-12636 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12636?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Couchdb.