Arbitrary Code Injection in pouchdb
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.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | pouchdb | < 6.0.5 | 6.0.5 |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-94- Platform
- npm
- Package
pouchdb- Disclosed
- 26.07.2018
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-cgqv-x5cx-xvqh - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: pouchdb
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