Vulnerability Description
A missing circuit-breaker in the replicator in Apache CouchDB 3.5.2 and below on all platforms allows the owner of a replication source or target to cause a denial of service via creating an infinite HTTP redirect loop. 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/m6d526fj57pvq5pswm2lp1shbdz3f417
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/20/13
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-90798?
CVE-2026-90798 is a documented vulnerability. A missing circuit-breaker in the replicator in Apache CouchDB 3.5.2 and below on all platforms allows the owner of a replication source or target to cause a denial of service via creating an infinite ...
How severe is CVE-2026-90798?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-90798. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-90798?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.