CVE-2026-90798: Vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache CouchDB
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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 0.6low
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache CouchDB
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Technical Analysis
Apache CouchDB versions up to 3.5.2 contain a vulnerability due to a missing circuit-breaker in the replicator. This flaw allows an attacker who controls a replication source or target to trigger an infinite HTTP redirect loop, resulting in a denial of service condition. The vulnerability affects all platforms running these versions. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this issue in version 3.5.3.
Potential Impact
An attacker with control over a replication source or target can cause a denial of service by creating an infinite HTTP redirect loop in the replicator. This disrupts normal replication operations and can render the service unavailable. The CVSS 4.0 score is 0.6, indicating a low severity impact primarily affecting availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache CouchDB to version 3.5.3 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigations are specified or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-13T15:05:11.722Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad78d8b2cdf04f6563d770e
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 15:49:31 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 16:03:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 22:33:02 UTC
Views: 8
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