QID 983936

QID 983936: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for pouchdb (GHSA-cgqv-x5cx-xvqh)

Affected versions of `pouchdb` do not properly sandbox the code execution engine which executes the map/reduce functions for temporary views and design documents. Under certain circumstances, an attacker could uses this to run arbitrary code on the server. ## Recommendation Update to version 6.0.5 or later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-cgqv-x5cx-xvqh for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-cgqv-x5cx-xvqh - github.com/advisories/GHSA-cgqv-x5cx-xvqh

CVEs related to QID 983936

CVE-2016-10546 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-cgqv-x5cx-xvqh	pouchdb		github.com/advisories/GHSA-cgqv-x5cx-xvqh

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