CVE-2018-8007: Apache CouchDB administrative users can configure the database server via HTTP(S)

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HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2018-8007 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting couchdb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Apache CouchDB administrative users can configure the database server via HTTP(S). Due to insufficient validation of administrator-supplied configuration settings via the HTTP API, it is possible for a CouchDB administrator user to escalate their privileges to that of the operating system's user that CouchDB runs under, by bypassing the blacklist of configuration settings that are not allowed to be modified via the HTTP API. This privilege escala

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	12.2% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2018-07-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-11 13:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache couchdb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.7.1 · >= 2.0.0 and <= 2.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy couchdb || rpm -q couchdb || couchdb --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade couchdb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade couchdb

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison couchdb sudo apt install couchdb=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold couchdb

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list couchdb sudo dnf downgrade couchdb-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add couchdb

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-8007?

couchdb: upgrade to newer than 2.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-8007 being exploited?

CVE-2018-8007 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-8007 affect?

CVE-2018-8007 affects couchdb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Apache CouchDB administrative users can configure the database server via HTTP(S). Due to insufficient validation of administrator-supplied configuration settings via the HTTP API, it is possible for a CouchDB administrator user to escalate

How urgent is CVE-2018-8007?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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