Vulnerability Description
An unvalidated runtime configuration value in Apache CouchDB 3.5.2 and below on all platforms allows a CouchDB server admin to run arbitrary shell commands as the CouchDB operating system user. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.5.3, which fixes this issue.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/pj83174r8f8f64odf47fwhozbfjtot0f
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/c8p73gswgogtnzvk7hpw8jb8d4mnosdp
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/20/11
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-86471?
CVE-2026-86471 is a documented vulnerability. An unvalidated runtime configuration value in Apache CouchDB 3.5.2 and below on all platforms allows a CouchDB server admin to run arbitrary shell commands as the CouchDB operating system user. Users...
How severe is CVE-2026-86471?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-86471. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-86471?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.